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Grainger is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Company Overview
Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.
We’re looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.
Position Details
As a Sr Logistics Import Analyst you will oversee the daily movement of cargo into the United States by air, ocean, and truck and removing any barriers to product flow. You will manage products to drive increased operational efficiencies, improve overall service and control spend. You will match estimated to actual landed cost, tracks shipments, resolves issues and facilitate freight payment. You will report to the Senior Manager, Import Logistics and Compliance. You will be based out of our Lake Forest, IL location or you can be based in the US in one of our DC locations in Minooka, IL, Kansas City, MO, Roanoke, TX, Ft. Inn, SC, Jacksonville, FL, Macedonia, OH, Patterson, CA, Mira Loma, CA, Bordentown, NJ.
You Will
- Coordinate space needs with ocean carriers and freight forwarders to ensure freight can move when ready
- Provide global operational expertise, support and reporting to ensure optimal efficiency, minimize risk, and cost control for
- GGS supply chain transportation.
- Collaborate with GGS Inventory and Sourcing to align ordering, fulfillment and transportation to create maximum efficiencies
- Work with ocean carriers, truckers and freight forwarders to allow a smooth and predictable flow of cargo and expedite when needed
- Own and execute sourcing activities, ad hoc and planned (annual ocean RFP, carrier rate requests, LCL bid, drayage and inland transport, spot market sourcing, etc.
- Identify opportunities and build plans to improve processes and provide solutions to ensure cost-effective efficient delivery
- Work with team members and suppliers at foreign origins to resolve issues and answer questions to ensure flow of cargo
- Communicate with and forecast to the distribution center and inventory teams
- Monitor goals with service providers; facilitate carrier reviews to promote service improvements
You Will (cont’d)
- Oversee collection import document retention and the payment of import freight and customs duties
- Document and maintain process flows and SOPs
- Apply the concept of continuous improvement in productivity, process yield, and cycle time reduction.
- Review, revise and communicate claims policies and procedures to all appropriate personnel, reducing freight costs
You Have
- Bachelor’s degree in business or logistics, or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of experience in a similar operational role at another large international shipper, ocean carrier or freight forwarder.
- Knowledge of principals and methods for moving goods internationally.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of operations of third-party service providers i.e. freight forwarding, customs brokerage, carriers
- Demonstrated strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work within a team environment.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members’ individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
- Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year
- Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period
- Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement
- A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programs
DE&I Statement
Grainger is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
