Import Analyst

Bunzl International Services is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Import Analyst to join our Import team as an Import Analyst and help us deliver best-in-class supply chain services to our internal customers. This role is perfect for a motivated, detail-oriented individual who can effectively manage costing controls and optimize import processes.

This is a full-time in-office position. Hours are M-F from 8am to 5pm.  This job is located in St. Louis, MO. No relocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost management: 
• Analyze international freight spending to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Analyze budget verses actual to assist in operational costing controls
• Other analytical reports as requested
• Internal and external communication: 
• Act as a liaison between internal departments (operations at origin and at destination) and external partners (customers, vendors) to ensure smooth import processes. 
• Reporting and analysis: 
• Generate reports assigned accurately and urgently as needed.  Able to combine, clean, and collect data from various data points to generate various reports
• Process improvement: 
• Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems to improve efficiency. 

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, International Business, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Prior internship or coursework related to international trade or logistics is a plus
• Strong analytical and planning skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and plan logistics efficiently. 
• Excellent communication: Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with a variety of internal and external contacts. 
• Attention to detail: Meticulous in handling documentation and ensuring accuracy. 
• Computer proficiency: Proficiency level of experience with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and proprietary logistics software. 
• Problem-solving: Ability to identify and assist to resolve issues that arise during the import process. 
• Organizational skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and accounts simultaneously. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion.  Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.  Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.