Specialist - Inbound Operations

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Vari is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Inbound Operations Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the inbound ocean freight operations to ensure timely delivery and cost-effectiveness.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Coordinate the inbound ocean freight process from origin to destination.
• Manage ocean carrier relationships and assist with negotiating freight rates.
• Develop and maintain contingency plans to mitigate potential disruptions.
• Review and approve vendor booking requests, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor and track shipments for timely arrival and take necessary actions to address exceptions.
• Generate and analyze key performance metrics related to transit times, container utilization, and costs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Handle documentation and customs clearance processes in collaboration with customs brokers.
• Conduct regular audits of duty invoices and landed cost invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to inbound ocean freight operations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates and address any issues or concerns.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and best practices to continuously improve operations.

WHO YOU ARE

You:

• Raise the bar by taking the initiative to achieve results and make excellence your goal.
• Create lifelong fans by making customer experience your top priority.
• Are authentic and say what you mean, share how you feel, and are your true self.
• Are a team player and foster a sense of community by recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of our team.
• Believe it's possible and look at challenges optimistically - seeing opportunities to bring solutions to the table.
• Embrace change and recognize the industry and the company is evolving.

Requirements

How you'll get there:

• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience or a bachelor's degree with an emphasis in operations or supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of international shipping processes, regulations, and documentation requirements.
• Experience in SAP and Salesforce.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We started by developing the world's leading sit-stand desk converter to help a coworker with back pain, but now we're so much more than a desk. We are flexible workspace solutions made simple and installed fast.

From a collection of office furniture to workspaces offering space-as-a-service, we provide everything high-growth businesses need to unlock the potential of their workforce. Today, we have over 3 million fans worldwide. We've shipped products to more than 120 countries, and our solutions are in 98% of Fortune 500 companies.

We promote a company culture that encourages diversity, creativity, innovation, and inclusion. Vari has become one of the most innovative, forward-thinking companies in the world. We're growing quickly, so our company is fast-paced and exciting, but also friendly and supportive. Our employee benefits package includes medical, dental, and 401k, but also profit sharing, education reimbursement, and wellness perks, like an onsite gym.

WHY Vari?

We're award winners:

• Work at a "Best Place to Work" - FORTUNE Magazine
• Grow with the "National Entrepreneur of the Year" - EY
• Be part of the "Fastest Growing Company in DFW" - SMU
• Learn from award-winning leadership - CEO of the Year 2021 (DCEO), Most Admired CEO (Dallas Business Journal), CMO of the Year (American Marketing Association), Outstanding CFO - Large Private Company (DCEO)

We want you to be happier and healthier:

• Your own Active Workspace
• On-site gym with Peloton cycles and a spa-like locker room
• Group fitness classes - from bootcamps to yoga
• Meditation and chair massage pods
• Subsidized healthy food from Fresh Café
• Outstanding overall total rewards package
• Wellness program and insurance premium discounts

We value our employees:

• Community Team that cares
• Enhanced paternity / maternity programs
• 401k and profit-sharing plan
• Paid personal time off
• Paid volunteer time off
• Team building events on and off site
• Mentoring and career development
• Gourmet coffee bar
• Education reimbursement
• Short-term and long-term disability premiums covered at 100% by Vari

**Vari provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.