Wesco

Analyst - Transportation

Wesco  •  Glenview, IL (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

As an Analyst - Transportation, you will be responsible for providing analytical support for transportation programs including small package, LTL, private fleet, dedicated, international, courier, truckload, rail or expedited. You will also be responsible for supporting government regulatory agencies, auxiliary programs including car allowance reimbursement, freight audit and payment, and supply chain analytics. This role has a strong international transportation focus and partners with internal teams and global offices to coordinate compliant export shipments across multiple regions worldwide.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist to develop, negotiate, and administer national programs for specific modes, including small package, LTL, private fleet, dedicated, international, courier, truckload, rail and expedited.
  • Coordinate transportation activities with domestic and international warehouses while supporting global shipment execution across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and Latin America.
  • Provide customer service to internal and external customer inquiries.
  • Analyze and improve mode-specific service and expense metrics.
  • Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly management reporting to support transportation visibility and operational decision-making across global teams.
  • Provide specific analysis on transportation or supply chain initiatives.
  • Participate in LEAN initiatives.
  • Responsible for regulatory compliance at branches and distribution centers.
  • Ensure company dangerous goods policies meet specific laws and regulations governing safe handling, packaging, and transportation of materials, and employees are properly trained and documented.
  • Analyze shipments for export compliance, dangerous goods requirements, and documentation accuracy while coordinating shipment execution, tracking, and issue resolution with freight carriers and internal stakeholders.
  • Coach warehouse personnel on export preparation, packaging, documentation, and shipment readiness for international transportation.
  • May manage self-clearance customs process through preparing entries and submissions to respective agencies.
  • May assist with yearly free trade agreement solicitations, qualifications and renewals, preparation of blanket and individual certificates of origin.
  • May assist with the implementation of any new customs initiatives or projects
  • Build collaborative relationships with global business partners while supporting transportation activities across multiple countries, cultures, and time zones.

Qualifications:

  • High School Degree or Equivalent required
  • Associates’ Degree (U.S.)/College Diploma (Canada) preferred
  • 2 years required of transportation, customs, logistics or supply chain
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, and OneNote)
  • Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated
  • Strong computer skills (SharePoint, Transportation & customs-specific systems)
  • Knowledge of Tariff Classification
  • Knowledge of international shipping terms (Incoterms) and export transportation processes preferred.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and communicating across global teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across diverse cultures and time zones.


This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.


For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.



In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here
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About Wesco

At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With millions of products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress.

Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2023 net sales of $22.4 billion.

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
wesco.com
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