Traffic Analyst II

About the Company:

Bell and Howell delivers technology-driven Automation Services and Automation Solutions that help businesses optimize performance, reduce downtime, and improve customer experiences.

Our Automation Services bring a dedicated team of expert mechatronic service engineers completely covering North America and backed by our Integrated 360™ advanced technology enabling remote repair, diagnostics, automated SmartOps Dispatch™ and 24/7/365 technical assistance for our clients. We provide a comprehensive and certified level of support for thousands of diversified clients.

Our Automated Solutions product portfolio consists of next-generation equipment delivering best-in-class performance enhancing workflow efficiency and elevating customer experiences across multiple markets including retail, pharmaceuticals, packaging, mail production, ecommerce and manufacturing – all backed by the best service in the industry.

Position Title: Traffic Analyst II

Location: Durham, NC

Job Summary:

The Traffic Analyst will be based at Bell and Howell’s Durham, NC HQ office, with operations throughout the U.S. and Canada, and will report directly to the Manager, Global Transport/Logistics, U.S. Customs Compliance. This position will include working with US Customs entries with our contract brokers for timely clearing and deliveries.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages Domestic/International freight spend and activity through data gathering and analysis in all areas of transportation for the company.
• Identifies, supports, and communicates improvement opportunities with appropriate business case justifications.
• Manages internal financial departmental allocations for Transportation.
• Monitors and manages internal and external carrier compliance to ensure the company receives the best case cost for the services contracted and agreed upon by service providers.
• Works with business partners and carriers to route, coordinate, consolidate, and expedite shipments.
• Prepares and retains shipping records including International/Domestic documents and quotes.
• Prepares import/export documentation, and classifies (US Harmonized Tarrif Schedule) goods according to U.S. Customs regulations.
• Monitors import/export filing through carrier portals.
• Investigates and files loss/damage claims with carriers.
• Provides Domestic freight quotes to customers and evaluates monthly freight spend to confirm amounts recovered from the customers are at least equal to spend.
• Manages importing process as required for U.S. Customs Compliance, reporting all data to Manager, Global Transport/Logistics, U.S. Customs Compliancefor review.
• Direct liazon with U.S. Customs Brokers for imports ensuring a smooth, correct, and timely entry and final delivery.
• Maintains importing/exporting record keeping log (PEA) as approved by U.S. Customs. This includes: import review notations/corrections, duty amounts, total import values, and all related documents for 5 year retention compliance.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities):

• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions along with considering alternative and diverse perspectives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, quantitative, and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work as an integral part of a team.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, Supply Chain Management

• Minimum 3 Years’ experience in Domestic and International Supply Chain Logistics strongly preferred.
• Above average experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint strongly preferred.

Travel:

This position requires no travel.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
• Ability to type on a keyboard.
• Ability to hear and talk.
• Ability to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Requires close vision for computer work and reviewing correspondence.
• Work is performed in a controlled office and manufacturing environment, noise levels within acceptable safety levels, paper dust, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Bell and Howell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is company policy to administer employment based solely on an individual’s qualifications, ability and performance without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.