Salary Range: $59,200-$94,062

The Ocean Import Trade Analyst position works closely with the Ocean Procurement and Pricing Manager to keep the Yusen Ocean product competitive and relevant in a fast paced and competitive landscape. The main responsibility of the position is to create and communicate understanding of market dynamics including pricing, supply & demand, exogenous and endogenous shocks to global trade and world events which affect the overall supply chain as well as support the ocean team’s import functions and pricing capabilities.

• Perform admin tasks on the TPEB tradelane
  • Create daily net buying rate guidelines
  • Approve filing and maintain proper storage of TPEB and other relevant import contracts
  • Communicate and properly store carrier announcements related to US import trades
• Generate reports relevant to ocean import cargo
  • Volume trends in the general market
  • Key account info from Panjiva / Datamyne / JOC
• Work with global ocean teams as needed for operational escalation of ocean import flows
• Along with the OFF Director, develop/maintain relationships with key SSL vendor partners
  • Perform day to day spot rate negotiations with SSL vendor partners
  • Provide day to day TPEB rate feedback
• Complete research tasks and generate relevant reports
  • Contribute to the OFF monthly market update file
  • Generate first draft on monthly financial and volume forecast
• Complete all pricing duties associated with TPEB and USA destination tasks
  • Price TPEB lanes in all RFQs
  • Set Monthly SSR for TPEB lanes
  • Provide pricing instruction to quote desk as necessary
  • Manage PSS & quarterly BUC updates
• Assist with various ocean freight projects as needed
• Manage the quote desk team to ensure timely and accurate quotations
• Support operations as necessary to ensure smooth transit of cargo

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, or related field preferred
• 4-6 years of freight forwarding experience required
• 2-4 years of ocean/air freight procurement or pricing experience required
• Previous ocean freight procurement or pricing experience a plus
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities
• Ability to analyze and develop efficient processes
• Mastery of intermediate Excel (VLookup, PivotTable, etc.)
• Fluency in a 2^nd language is a plus

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Benefits

Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1^st of the month following start date
• 401k with a company match
• Standard 10 days PTO 
• Eligible for bonus plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more

Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.

About Yusen Logistics (Americas)

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

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Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Los Angeles County Only: Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.