Summary of Position (Job Purpose) - Major purpose and functions of the position. Ÿ To support and maintain carrier relationships to ensure successful negotiation and consumption of carrier services, providing the lowest landed cost of North American goods to an exceptional service standard Ÿ Represent the inbound transportation team to the larger organization to ensure optimal collaboration to support new and evolving vendor programs, sales goals and budget fluctuations Ÿ Work closely with the DC Management, Outbound Transportation Operations, Replenishment and Buying staff, Carriers and the Inbound functional teams to optimize inbound transportation Principal Duties and Responsibilities - The primary tasks the associate will perform during his/her work schedule Ÿ Effectively communicate and implement all domestic inbound transportation programs, procedures and policies as negotiated with carriers Ÿ Collaborate with the buying staff to support negotiation of favorable freight terms with suppliers Ÿ Utilize available data and information to creatively solution and recommend inbound transportation strategies to improve cost and service levels Ÿ Facilitate and implement programs with buyers and vendors Ÿ Execute reports to evaluate and continually improve the performance of the inbound carrier base by assessing and managing each carrier’s overall support of Dollar Tree Ÿ Continuously research emerging and existing supply chain strategies for incorporation into current FD carrier consumption processes Ÿ Participate in budget development and budget reporting, to include the monthly P&L Ÿ Collaborate with finance determine project ROI’s and budget; ensuring carrier and merchant activities occur within the bounds of the annual and monthly budget Ÿ Support operational disaster recovery to ensure business continuity Ÿ Represent transportation relations in business meetings Ÿ Organize and prioritize workload and tasks to ensure proper flow of information Ÿ Complete other various assignments, as required Minimum Requirements/Qualifications - Summary of knowledge, experience and education required. Ÿ Bachelor’s degree with a major in business, logistics or finance is preferred; or equivalent work experience Ÿ Two to three years of transportation experience Ÿ Working knowledge of LTL, truckload and intermodal operations, third party dedicated fleet management, industry contracts and vernacular Ÿ Extensive computer skills, to include Excel, Word and Outlook, with the aptitude to learn new applications as needed Ÿ Must possess qualities of integrity, discretion and strong ethics Ÿ Ability to conceive, develop and implement new ideas, procedures and processes Ÿ Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally Ÿ Ability to work will with people at different levels within and outside of the company Ÿ Flexibility to travel Desired Qualifications - Desired but not required. • Experience in retail industry and/or large transportation company • Previous transportation work experience with a multi-billion dollar organization This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, as they may be amended or added to as needed. Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are Equal Opportunity employers.