This position is located in Reston, VA This position is not remote work No sponsorship available PURPOSE - • This role requires coordination with logistics carriers and Starkist warehouses to maintain a smooth flow of inbound material and outbound shipments to ensure excellent customer satisfaction and support production schedules. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES – Logistics & 3PL Analysis • Evaluate ocean and land transportation, warehousing, and distribution services to identify cost savings, improve service levels, and recommend optimal logistics solutions. • Analyze end-to-end supply chain processes and identify areas for improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. • Analyze distribution center performance metrics and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency • Collaborate with key stakeholders to implement best practices and streamline the movement of goods from overseas suppliers to warehouse facilities and carriers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods. • Evaluate contracts with shipping carriers to optimize freight costs and maintain high service levels. • Oversee the inbound logistics process from receiving goods at warehouse facilities to inventory management. • Implement and maintain inventory control measures to minimize errors and stockouts. • Collaborate with distribution center managers to optimize order fulfillment and shipping processes • Monitor transportation operations and logistics partner performance, resolve shipment exceptions, and recommend solutions to mitigate cost and service risks. • Audit freight and logistics invoices against contracted rates and services, resolve billing discrepancies, and coordinate timely vendor payment. • Develop, maintain, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess logistics performance, identify trends, and prioritize continuous improvement initiatives • Liase with Procurement to ensure material availability and coordinate merchandising display builds, delivery, within required timelines. • Support import and export activities, including shipment coordination, documentation, and customs compliance, and provide operational coverage across logistics functions as needed to maintain business continuity. Data Analytics & Management • Analyze transportation, warehousing, and inventory data to identify cost savings, improve service levels, and support strategic supply chain decisions. • Develop and maintain dashboards, forecast models, and performance reports using Power BI, Excel, and other analytical tools. • Apply AI and machine learning techniques to forecast logistics trends, detect anomalies, and identify opportunities to optimize transportation and distribution operations. • Use AI-enabled tools to automate data preparation, recurring reporting, and analytical workflows, validating outputs for accuracy and business relevance KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES - • 5 years of overall experience in Supply Chain. • Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred (Supply Chain, Finance, Business). • Exceptional analytical skills with high proficiency in excel, BI & AI dashboard development. • SAP experience is preferred. • Experience with international logistics and working with custom brokers an advantage • Ability to think strategically across the entire StarKist supply chain to develop solutions to complex problems. • Excellent interpersonal skills to work productively in a highly cross-functional environment. • Leadership and negotiation skills necessary to lead project teams and to support business interests with the customer. • Highly resilient with results driven attitude. • Excellent presentation skills. • Knowledge of corporate policies and compliance. The approximate pay range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000. This range is provided as a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have a disability and cannot apply online, please mail your resume and cover letter to: StarKist Co. 1875 Explorer Street 10th Floor Reston, VA 20190 ATTN: Human Resources Please note: This option is for individuals with disabilities only. StarKist Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. EOE/AA/Vet/Disability