Logistics Analyst

Vera Bradley•Roanoke, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead global supply chain analyses related to Logistics spend, lead time and global service levels. Lead global RFQ’s related to domestic carrier operations, international freight and international brokerage and forwarding services. A leadership position that will offer Managerial Excellence training and present cross-functional opportunities to collaborate with key internal and external VB stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year university, college or equivalent in supply chain or business
4+ years’ of additional experience specific to retail, transportation and/or distribution fields
Experience negotiating with national and regional small parcel vendors
Experience of international ocean and airfreight industry, alliances, pricing, services, etc. strongly preferred
Knowledge of U.S. customs laws and regulations including classification, valuation, origin, record keeping, and compliance monitoring
International transportation experience required
Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications
Self-driven with excellent business acumen
Independent decision making and problem solving skills: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and propose a plan of action to address the root cause
Ability to read, understand, and write documents such as operating instructions, procedural manuals, and technical reports.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions via telephone, email, written communication and in person.
Team player who is able to lead and motivate employees
Ability to influence strategic business decisions across the supply chain

Responsibilities

Lead global RFQ’s including Int’l ocean, Int’l airfreight, Int’l small parcel, domestic small parcel and domestic TL & LTL
Relationship manager between VB and 3rd party freight auditing firms
General understanding and management of small parcel auditing and dynamics of small parcel pricing strategies
Maintain carrier relationships with 3rd party freight vendors, including FedEx, UPS, USPS and other parcel agreements
Prepare and analyze statistical data (historic and future trends) for contract negotiations and costing analysis
Work with cross-functional supply chain business partners on strategic and ad-hoc projects
Relationship and business management of Hong Kong logistics team and affiliates
Logistics liaison between operations and ERP / WMS / BI team
Provide monthly and ad-hoc KPI reporting to Operations leadership
Evaluate existing technology solutions related to global logistics
Participate and lead continuous improvement projects
Responsible for service levels and corporate deliver lead time reporting

Benefits

Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance
Accidental Death and Disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
Strong line up of professionally managed funds
Safe-harbor plan design
Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more
9 paid holidays a year
Paid bereavement leave
Voluntary Time Off
Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts
Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement
Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products
Bonus opportunity
identity protection
legal services
pet insurance
cell phone discount
employee referral bonus
annual birthday gift
DailyPay
corporate fitness facility
individual policies through Aflac