International Logistics Procurement Analyst - Transportation

Smithfield Foods • Suffolk, VA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The International Logistics Procurement Analyst – Transportation plays a critical role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives and optimizing logistics spend across all modes of international transportation, including ocean, air, domestic truckload, LTL, and intermodal. This position is responsible for deep-dive analytics on freight expenditures, assessing carrier performance metrics, and contributing to contract negotiation strategies to ensure timely, cost-effective, and reliable movement of goods throughout the supply chain. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, advanced Excel skills, and extensive experience in international transportation procurement, ocean carrier management, and logistics operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Background in procurement, transportation, or supply chain analytics
• Experienced in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong ability to interpret data, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel up to 5%
• Demonstrates approachability, respect, and the ability to foster strong team relationships.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in international logistics, ocean carrier management, transportation procurement, or supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of global transportation markets, ocean carrier operations, service contracts, and carrier negotiations.
• Experience working directly with global ocean carriers, freight forwarders, NVOCCs, and customs brokers.
• Experience managing RFQ/RFP procurement processes, carrier/vendor relationships, and transportation sourcing strategies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Advanced formulas
• Data analysis and reporting
• Freight cost modeling
• Carrier performance analysis
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic supply chain environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ocean freight modes, Incoterms, and transportation regulations a plus
• Familiarity with TMS platforms (e.g., Oracle, SAP TM, MercuryGate) and sourcing tools like Jaggaer

Responsibilities

• Analyze freight spend data to uncover trends, identify cost drivers, and generate actionable savings insights.
• Research market trends, fuel pricing, and regulations to inform cost-optimized sourcing strategies.
• Support transportation RFPs and bid events through data prep, evaluation, and award modeling.
• Assist in drafting contracts and tracking compliance to mitigate risk and ensure alignment with terms.
• Monitor performance metrics like on-time delivery and claims, recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain rate databases and ensure accurate application of tariffs and accessorial charges.
• Partner with logistics, operations, and finance teams to ensure procurement strategies align with broader business objectives and operational requirements.
• Develop dashboards and analytical reports to support data-driven decision-making and communicate insights to leadership.

Benefits

• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
• Out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
• Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost
• Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs
• LinkedIn Learning access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
• Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
• Leadership development initiatives
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level