Imports Logistics Analyst- TEMP ROLE

Imports Logistics Analyst- (Temp role)

Position Summary
The Imports Logistics Analyst is responsible for supporting the movement of imported product from origin through port arrival drayage rail and final distribution center delivery. This role manages transportation visibility carrier performance exception resolution reporting and cross-functional communication to ensure imported inventory moves efficiently through the supply chain network.

The ideal candidate has experience in international transportation ocean imports drayage operations carrier management and transportation analytics. They are highly organized detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Core Responsibilities

Import Transportation Operations
Manage daily import transportation activities from port arrival through final delivery
Coordinate with ocean carriers drayage providers rail partners and logistics providers
Monitor shipment exceptions and drive timely resolution
Support container movement and transportation planning
Assist in reducing demurrage and detention exposure
Manage transportation-related PO changes and operational updates
Track freight routing decisions and transportation execution

Analytics & Reporting
Develop and maintain KPI reporting and scorecards
Analyze carrier performance and transportation trends
Produce rail dwell reporting and transportation visibility reporting
Track drayage performance and transportation accuracy metrics
Monitor import forecast accuracy and transportation capacity trends
Create operational dashboards and performance reporting
Leverage AI tools and technologies to improve reporting forecasting and transportation visibility

Carrier & Partner Management
Communicate with carriers drayage providers rail partners freight forwarders and logistics providers
Monitor service performance and escalation issues
Support transportation capacity planning and execution
Maintain transportation visibility across multiple service providers

Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with MSS Category Assistants Distribution Centers Sourcing and Logistics leadership
Escalate operational risks and service disruptions
Support cross-functional problem solving and issue resolution

Preferred Qualifications

Education
Supply Chain Management
Logistics
Transportation
International Business
Operations Management
Business Administration

Experience
3-5 years in Import Logistics International Transportation Ocean Freight Supply Chain Operations or Transportation Operations

Technical & Analytical Skills
Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP Reporting)
Transportation reporting and KPI development
Forecasting and transportation visibility reporting
ERP/TMS systems
Power BI Tableau or similar tools
AI tools and analytical applications

Import Transportation Knowledge
Ocean Freight
Import Operations
Drayage
Rail Transportation
Container Management
Port Operations
Freight Forwarders
Carrier Management
Demurrage & Detention
International Supply Chain Operations