Traffic Analyst General Administrative

We are Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You'll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

Purpose:

Responsible to determine most economical carrier alternatives, both domestic and international based on knowledge and analysis of alternative modes of goods transportation. Provides coordinating, tracking and reporting on freight movement in various carrier modes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines the most economically appropriate domestic or international transportation mode for incoming and outgoing materials and products based on analysis of tariff rates, contract rates, freight classifications, delivery schedules and deadlines.
• Works closely with salespeople and vendors to calculate load factors to determine the most efficient size and type of equipment and mode of movement.
• Analyzes truck traffic carriers and suitable traffic lanes for locations in the lower 48 states with primary concentration for PNW states.
• Coordinates, tracks and reports on freight movement in various carrier modes including ocean carriers, trains and trucks; maintains computer database identifying mode, dates of traffic, and contents; tracks costs and efficiency and recommends alternative modes when appropriate.
• Handles all shipments into Canada. Sets up precise protocol and required coordination, analysis and documentation for inter-company tracking and federal tax purposes, as well as compliance with both Canadian and US labor and business requirements.
• Books cargo to all ocean vessels and acts as a final arbiter to ensure that no cargo moves on or in an inappropriate mode
• Contacts freight carriers to obtain Proof-of Insurance ensuring appropriate liability and cargo levels.
• Performs ongoing analysis on ways to save the company on freight costs.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• AA degree and three (3) or more years of goods shipping and transportation experience;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of alternative freight and transportation methods
• Knowledge of company products to determine most appropriate mode of transportation
• Ability to plan the coordinated activities of a series of work processes to maintain and increase manpower and equipment efficiency
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and analyze transportation plans and contracts
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time
• May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore - all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.  
               

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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