Transportation Strategist

WHO WE ARE

Hallmark Transportation is the final leg of the supply chain prior to Hallmark products hitting the shelves. Transportation is the highest spend in the company, so we strive for efficiency while remaining on budget. This department is responsible for paying Hallmark Global transportation costs as well as other divisions like Crayola, HBE etc. Our goal is to use Hallmark data to present leadership with reports that can help make impactful decisions.

WHAT THIS ROLE ENTAILS AND HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

The Transportation Strategist is responsible for data and reports, in support of and implementation of Global Transportation strategies for the entire Hallmark Family of companies, including the collection, cleansing, combining, analysis, and reporting of large complex data from a variety of sources. Use of Excel, SAP, external payment databases, Microstrategy, TMS applications, and various web applications are instrumental in the execution of this role. This role provides data that aids in the execution of the strategic implementation for all transportation modes, including Small Parcel, Truckload, LTL, Rail, Heavyweight Air, Local Cartage, and Ocean freight/International. The Transportation Strategist will be responsible for day-to-day duties of freight, audit & pay, and invoice process. This also involves the managing of 3rd party freight, audit and pay vendor, analyzing payables, carrier performance in the submission and correction of invoices. Specifically, the Transportation Strategist is responsible for providing financial reporting and analytics (data collection, reporting, trend analysis & ensuring data accuracy). This position audits compliance to contract agreements via a FAP provider, establishes proactive supply chain communications, and authorizes/rejects billing based on agreement compliance. The Transportation Strategist may also publish financial reports, budget status updates, provide tracking/tracing via exception reports of carrier/vendor payments, carrier web tools, internal routing systems (TMS), carrier payments via the financial institution, and active business partner communication in regard to carrier payments.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

The following is required to be considered for this role:

• Bachelors degree OR 4 years professional work experience
• Experience in supply chain or data analytics/management
• Experience with Microsoft Excel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Your resume/application will stand out if you have:

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
This hybrid position is located out of our headquarters office in Kansas City, MO. The team works onsite for occasional meetings.

• Knowledge of GAAP rules, invoicing experience, including EDI invoicing
• Financial reporting
• Process improvement experience
• Proven experience in data mining, data analysis, and reporting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Vendor focused, attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated self-starter with a passion for learning
• Functional and technical aptitude for systems and software applications
• Advanced technology skills using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,) • Internet applications, data-mining tools (i.e. Micro strategy)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• This hybrid position is located out of our headquarters office in Kansas City, MO. The candidate can either work from our headquarters office or work from home, however, must be able to attend monthly and quarterly meetings at headquarters.
  

Now’s your chance to join our team—just follow the instructions below to apply.

You must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF. 

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment.

Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please.