AKIRA Transportation Analyst
AKIRA opened its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago in 2002. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 30+ stores, as well as a thriving ecommerce business. AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand. AKIRA’s culture has a distinct difference from other fast-fashion competitors, the core principle for all employees is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief is reflected across all areas of the company.
Overview
This individual will have the opportunity to help build out AKIRA’s transportation operation and directly impact future growth. We’re looking for someone who is self motivated, enjoys a challenge, and has an entrepreneurial mindset.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain tools to communicate shipment status, inventory in-transit, and measure carrier/supplier performance
- Utilize routing information to create load plans for designated shipping locations, minimizing cost, and ensuring on time delivery
- Create and update weekly and monthly capacity models to ensure smooth receipts into our warehouse and stores
- Own all transportation analysis, including carrier performance and spend, as well as supplier delivery performance
- Manage data for both domestic and International resources (Provider rate sheets, HTS Codes, and Country of Origin)
- Collect, organize and interpret large data sets to look for efficiencies in mode of transit, frequency, packaging, and cost
- Establish and maintain relationships with all logistics vendors (FedEx, UPS, and various courier partners)
- Model costs and operational tradeoffs for varying logistics scenarios
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or a related discipline preferred
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in transportation
- Knowledge of applicable transportation regulations and best practices
- Demonstrated competency in MS Excel and Google applications
- Ability to work cross-functionally and to manage multiple competing tasks in a fast-paced environment