Tranportation Import/Export Analyst

Job description

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet.  What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

Mars has net sales of more than $33 billion, operates six business segments including Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, Symbioscience, and more than 75,000 Associates worldwide that are putting its Principles into action to make a difference for people and the planet through its performance.

Mars brands include: Petcare – PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, BANFIELD® Pet Hospital, CESAR®, SHEBA®, DREAMIES® and NUTRO®; Chocolate – M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, DOVE®, GALAXY®, MARS®, MILKY WAY® and TWIX®; Wrigley – DOUBLEMINT®, EXTRA®, ORBIT® and 5™ chewing gums, SKITTLES® and STARBURST® candies, and ALTOIDS® AND LIFESAVERS® mints. Food – UNCLE BEN’S®, DOLMIO®, EBLY®, MASTERFOODS®, SEEDS OF CHANGE® and ROYCO®; Drinks – ALTERRA COFFEE ROASTERS™, THE BRIGHT TEA COMPANY™, KLIX® and FLAVIA®; Symbioscience – COCOAVIA® and WISDOM PANEL®.

 

Royal Canin USA is a leader in science-based cat and dog health nutrition. Founded by a veterinarian in 1968, Royal Canin has more than 40 years of experience in delivering individualized nutritional solutions. In collaboration with an expert team of nutritionists, breeders and veterinarians from around the world, Royal Canin places cats and dogs at the central point of the innovation process. The Royal Canin product line offers a range of diets based on size, age, breed, lifestyle and therapeutic requirements. Royal Canin diets are available at veterinary hospitals and pet specialty stores nationwide. Royal Canin is a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated. To learn more about Royal Canin, visit www.royalcanin.us

 

Job Purpose:

 The purpose of the Transportation Analyst Import / Export SC role is to be the primary contact point for the region for all finished goods Import and Export activity supporting Eukanuba.  This person will oversee changes in product registration, create proper documentation, coordinate with production planning,3PL loading/receiving, transportation, and receiving inter-company entity

 

Key Responsibilities:

·   Project management supporting new item registration and export product launches
·  Import / Export Order management (receipt of order to filled container)
·  Execute and submit required documentation and forms to customs officials (freight forwarder) including commercial invoices, international bills of lading, and other related shipping document to ensure completeness and accuracy
·  Accurate and timely notification of any shipment / or product delays
·  Maximize FTL capabilities
·  Claims processing
·  Support the statistical management of DFGO by SKU for traded (imported) stocks in local markets
·  Identify / champion continuous improvement projects directly related to the import / export process or inter-factory flows of finished goods
·  Other duties and responsibilities as defined
·  Maintain current and up to date documentation for all import export activities
·  Support 3PL partner in the day to day execution of import/Export activities
·  Maintain and create process SOP’s as required

 

Context and Scope:

 Working within the SC team position will utilize all forms of communication to monitor import/export of FG related to logistics functions.  Will also utilize laptop, cell phone, Navision, WMS for reporting and analysis functions.  There is a need for some travel for monitoring and relationship building with warehousing provider.

 

Job Specifications/Qualifications:

·  Bachelor's degree required in Business, Finance or Supply Chain related preferred
·  Customs House Brokers License / Certificate – Preferred
·  Six Sigma / Lean Certification – Preferred

 

Knowledge and Experience:

·  Broad knowledge of Logistics, Distribution, and Transportation processes
·  Min 2 years of Import/Export experience

 

Key Supporting Competencies:

·  Drive for Results – Can be counted on the exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented.
·  Problem Solving – Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; is excellent and honest analysis.
·  Process Management – Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities.
·  Priority Setting – able to evaluate work streams importance, prioritize based on urgency and complete in required order

 

Key Functional Competencies:

·  ANALYZES & IMPROVES - Analytical Capability – Able to review processes and identify areas for improvements, able to them implement/execute changes
·  OPTIMIZES SC - Logistics Management –identify DIB cost saving opportunities and implement
·  PROVIDE SAFE PRODUCTS - Regulatory Compliance able to identify risks to product and the business
·  OPTIMIZES SC - Planning – Identify improved ways of working.  Strong Excel Skills  
·  Collaboration - able to work within a team effectively

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.