Analyst - Transportation (Export Coordination)

Wesco • Glenview, IL

14h • $31 - $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Analyst - Transportation (Export Coordination) supports international transportation and export activities, coordinating shipments from the United States to customers and locations worldwide. The role partners with internal teams, warehouses, carriers, and freight forwarders to manage export requirements, documentation, and shipping needs while supporting compliance with applicable trade requirements. It applies practical knowledge of international shipping processes, including Incoterms, export documentation, bills of lading, and air waybills, and supports reporting, issue resolution, and other transportation programs as needed.

The position is based in the Glenview, Illinois office and follows a hybrid schedule, with an expectation of working onsite three days per week.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in transportation, customs, logistics, or supply chain required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal skills and self-motivation.
• Knowledge of tariff classification.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish highly preferred.
• Canada Certified Logistics Professional (CITT/CCLP), Canada Professional Freight Forwarder (CIFFA/PPF), or Canada Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) preferred.
• Experience or familiarity with SharePoint and transportation- and customs-specific systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, negotiating, and administering national programs for transportation modes including small package, LTL, private fleet, dedicated, international, courier, truckload, rail, and expedited.
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries.
• Analyze and improve mode-specific service and expense metrics.
• Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly management reporting.
• Provide analysis for transportation or supply chain initiatives.
• Participate in LEAN initiatives.
• Support regulatory compliance at branches and distribution centers.
• Ensure company dangerous goods policies meet laws and regulations governing safe handling, packaging, and transportation of materials, and ensure employees are properly trained and documented.
• May manage the self-clearance customs process by preparing entries and submissions to relevant agencies.
• May assist with annual free trade agreement solicitations, qualifications, and renewals, and prepare blanket and individual certificates of origin.
• May assist with implementing new customs initiatives or projects.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans.
• Eligible positions may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to applicable plan terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED