Import Freight Optimization Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst II – MWT

There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes to keep our Stores stocked and ready to serve customers. H E B's manufacturing, warehousing, and transportation (MW&T) divisions support each of our retail locations. Our W&T Supply Chain Team innovates and executes to optimize source-to-shelf operations by analyzing supply chain processes and systems while providing current, reliable supply chain data, analysis, and technical info.

As a Supply Chain Analyst, you will develop processes, tools, reports, and provide data analytics to support H-E-B’s supply chain strategic initiatives such as supply and demand forecasting, inventory planning, logistics, and cost optimization.

Once you’re eligible, you’ll become an Owner in the company, so we’re looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. “Partner-owned” means our most important resources—People—drive the innovation, growth, and success that makes H-E-B The Greatest Retailing Company.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain related field
• Advanced analytical and project management skills
• 5+ years’ experience

As an Import Optimization Analyst II, you’ll be responsible for project management tasks, data processing, paperwork and recordkeeping related to our suppliers. You’ll partner cross-functionally with our buyers, sourcing managers, vendors, Corporate Compliance and other teams to process data and analyze global risks and determine efficiency opportunities.

Once you’re eligible, you’ll become an Owner in the company, so we’re looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. “Partner-owned” means our most important resources—People—drive the innovation, growth,

HEART FOR PEOPLE… interpersonal skills?

HEAD FOR BUSINESS… understanding of why H-E-B customs compliance is so vital?

PASSION FOR RESULTS… drive to learn and support U.S. customs processes?

• Independently identifies, documents, analyzes, implements, and communicates solutions to meet the needs of the business
• Defines and documents the current and future operational scenarios and work with other business areas and client groups to translate moderately complex business needs into solutions and/or business requirements
• Analyzes probable impact of recommendations and solutions on other business areas and client groups.
• Contributes to the cost/benefit analysis, design, and implementation of supply chain models for projects
• Provides support and resources for ad-hoc analysis requests, tools, development, and process improvement projects
• Identifies issues and gaps within current business processes and develops solutions which drive continuous improvement in the functional area

• Import Optimization Analyst I tasks plus:
• Research and recommend cost savings opportunities
• Assesses potential cost-savings opportunities based on suppliers’ supply chain against HEB’s business needs
• Supports our customs compliance team in guiding suppliers through customs compliance requirements
• Supports our global logistics team in providing freight volumes from import suppliers to identify efficiencies.
• Presents to leadership and business partners on key performance indicators
• Supports training and education services to teams & vendors

• Manages medium to large complexity projects that may encompass technologies, facilities, processes, materials, handling systems, or other business initiatives
• Ensures the project is on schedule, high quality, within determined budget, meets departmental scorecard, and creates business value
• Contributes to project efforts/status including developing project plans, schedules, risk assessments, and coordinating logistical…