Responsibility Statements

Support 3PL Origin Operations across a network of 900+ vendors including carrier bookings, consolidation, KPI reporting, strategic analysis, and visibility. Conduct strategic analysis of origin operations compliance KPI’s and service level agreements to optimize performance while minimizing landed cost and risk.Develop and maintain control tower for end-to-end international transportation execution, KPI reports to monitor performance and action service level issuesLeverage internal and external data repositories to develop dashboards, reporting, insights and create efficient alerts for origin process optimizationAnalyze end to end international transit time performance and develop recommendations for adjustments to enable optimal level of service, cost and in stock goalsManage 3rd party origin operations compliance, performance, and improvement action plans in collaboration with internal partnersCollaborate with other international teams to anticipate and ensure adequate capacity for order booking and end to end execution processesReview and assist resolution of any import delays in collaboration with vendors, carriers, customs broker, and other team membersConduct periodic order flow compliance training sessions, assist in internal audits and assessmentsDemonstrates and fosters an environment of continuous improvement.  Finds, develops, and leads improvement initiatives in the origin operations space.Supports Lowe’s compliance with regulatory importing requirements and documentationPartner with internal stakeholders on new and special merchandise programs to ensure order attributes are correctly set-up for timely importationAbility to track orders and shipments via internal and external systems as neededParticipates in origin operations contract management including data gathering and analysis, procurement, contracting, and performance management activities

What you Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field4-6+ years of experience in Supply Chain/Logistics or related fieldExperience managing 3rd party or supplier relationshipsExpertise in data analysis and/or statistical workAdvanced use of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and OutlookStrong organizational, problem solving, and communication skillsAdvanced knowledge of international transportation processes and practicesDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing prioritiesDetail oriented with exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated self-starter with consistent drive to follow-up and follow through on key deliverablesStrong ability to communicate and interact with internal and external associates at all levelsSound judgment and ability to make decisions balancing capacity, capability, service, and cost

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management / Logistics, Transportation, or related fieldExperience working with an importer, freight forwarder, and/or ocean carrierExperienced / familiar with customs brokerage & C-TPAT Trade Security operationsProficiency in Microsoft PowerBI

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.