Jr. Analyst - Estes Forwarding Worldwide

Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around the world and across all industries via air, ground, and ocean freight. A subsidiary of Estes Express lines with corporate located in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is uniquely backed by Estes Express Lines’ extensive line haul network providing EFW clients with a hybrid transportation network. The company has received industry awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year and E-Commerce Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by Global Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch.

We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Job referral bonus program

The Jr. Analyst reports directly to the Manager, Pricing and CIS. The Jr. Analyst is responsible for supporting the development, interpretation, and implementation of analytical tools and processes to understand their impact and results.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist with analyzing new/prior client data.
• Report writing within Sequel and Microsoft Access.
• Support the development of tools and processes for various needs throughout the company
• Take part in client set-up and development of rate packages, researching necessary information.
• Help ensure quality control on TMS through testing and collaborating with users to identify problem areas.
• Complementary reporting on a regular basis.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Comply with company C-TPAT and TSA security procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
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• Minimum of an Associate's degree and 1-3 years of experience. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field preferred. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.  
• Basic understanding of MS Excel, Access, and Word programs.
• Proven ability to learn and work with new technology.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Good math, keying, and written/oral communication skills.
• Acute attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Must be a self-starter and able to thrive in a very fast-paced environment with little direction.
• Must be able to interact well with others.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting, in a fast paced environment.
• Maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and the organization.
• Must be mentally and emotionally capable of handling a high stress environment.
• Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations/procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret complex business and/or technical documents.
• Ability to write comprehensive reports and detailed business correspondence.
• Ability to work with groups of people such as other departments and communicate known concepts.
• Ability to present to a group of departments.
• Ability to solve problems with a variety of concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and analysis.
• Ability to draw inferences and follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve moderately complex problems.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• At this time, EFW will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
• EFW offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

EFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.