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Family Dollar Import Coordinator

Family Dollar  Import Coordinator

Provide daily support for a growing import and global sourcing initiatives. Coordinate the daily flow of import goods from foreign origin to Family Dollar's Distribution Centers. Responsibilities include visibility reporting, freight audit, load planning and order/booking management.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

"Work with Freight Forwarder/Consolidator to ensure all bookings are approved and exceptions are resolved in a timely manner.

"Interface with Vendors and Buyers to resolve booking and general purchase order issues.

"Monitor all direct contract and NVOCC ocean carrier allocations and routings to ensure proper space assignment and cost management.

"Resolve all import purchase order status and vendor non-compliance issues with appropriate stakeholders.

"Audit ocean freight and other related transportation service invoices.

"Utilize internal and third party import tracking tools to monitor cargo movement and order status.

"Update import databases and assist with developing process change to increase efficiency.

"Assist with vendor, service provider and carrier score card development and reporting.

"Develop, analyze and distribute import reporting metrics.

"Provide land cost reconciliation, import compliance, and Letter of Credit support.

"Provide support for new Global Sourcing, Merchandising, and Transportation initiatives.

"Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Degree preferred and/or 2-4 years related experience

Experience: Previous work experience with an ocean carrier, freight forwarder or customs broker, preferred. Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities as well as effective written/verbal communication skills required.

TO APPLY:  http://familydollar.taleo.net/careersection/corporate/jobdetail.ftl