Summary of Position 
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
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
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 scheduleEffectively communicate and implement all domestic inbound transportation programs, procedures and policies as negotiated with carriersCollaborate with the buying staff to support negotiation of favorable freight terms with suppliersUtilize available data and information to creatively solution and recommend inbound transportation strategies to improve cost and service levelsFacilitate and implement programs with buyers and vendorsExecute reports to evaluate and continually improve the performance of the inbound carrier base by assessing and managing each carrier’s overall support of Dollar TreeContinuously research emerging and existing supply chain strategies for incorporation into current DT / FD carrier consumption processesParticipate in budget development and budget reporting, to include the monthly P&LCollaborate with finance determine project ROI’s and budget; ensuring carrier and merchant activities occur within the bounds of the annual and monthly budgetSupport operational disaster recovery to ensure business continuityRepresent transportation relations in business meetingsOrganize and prioritize workload and tasks to ensure proper flow of informationComplete other various assignments, as required 
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications - Summary of knowledge, experience and education required.Bachelor’s degree with a major in business, logistics or finance is preferred; or equivalent work experienceTwo to three years of transportation experienceWorking knowledge of LTL, truckload and intermodal operations, third party dedicated fleet management, industry contracts and vernacularExtensive computer skills, to include Excel, Word and Outlook, with the aptitude to learn new applications as neededMust possess qualities of integrity, discretion and strong ethicsAbility to conceive, develop and implement new ideas, procedures and processesAbility to communicate effectively both in writing and verballyAbility to work will with people at different levels within and outside of the companyFlexibility to travel 
Desired Qualifications - Desired but not required.Experience in retail industry and/or large transportation companyPrevious 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