At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

As we expand our Accounting team, we have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Freight Analyst. In this role, you will manage and support the day-to-day freight operations of the company, evaluate the efficiency of transits, conduct audits on invoices and identify streamlined transportation methods. The freight operations payments you will oversee include nationwide, truckload, less-than-truckload, parcel, ocean/import, inbound and outbound. The successful candidate will have a detail-oriented mindset with a natural talent for statistics and numbers. Ultimately, as a top-class Freight Analyst, you will be able to quickly identify logistics bottlenecks and devise cost-effective solutions to improve efficiency.
 

A day on the job looks like this:

• Administering all freight payments for the company through Syncada software and performing analyses of all data collected from external and internal sources
• Maintaining a list of all approved carriers, setting up billing guides and creating an auditing process for each carrier, including tolerances and thresholds
• Performing audits on all international and domestic invoices, including parcel, ocean and LTL/FTL shipments
• Processing freight claims for parcel shipments and reconciling credits
• Partnering with key stakeholders on import/export logistics 
• Conducting transportation data analytics and cost research
• Preparing monthly reports on operational and financial metrics
• Developing metrics for transportation analysis
• Conducting financial and variance analyses for expenses, services and quality
• Providing recommendations based on data analysis and research

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for: 

• 3–5 years of related experience in Accounting or Finance required, with experience in Freight or Transportation preferred 
• Experience as an Import/Export Clerk a plus 
• Previous experience with import bound/ocean freight preferred
• Experience with Syncada software a plus
• Strong Excel skills required
• Proficiency with accounting software 
• Great accuracy and attention to detail
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills over the phone and in person
• Self-directed and motivated individual comfortable working in a collaborative environment 
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to work on-site at our Carson office

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, plus a bonus plan
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
 
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