Analyst, Marine Procurement Execution

Location

Richmond, VA. This position will follow a hybrid work-from-home/office model with at least three days in the office weekly

Role Summary

The Analyst, Marine Procurement Execution drives operational and financial efficiency by maintaining internal rate architectures, resolving invoice exceptions, evaluating data, and tracking cost-saving initiatives. Serving as a key analytical contributor, this role supports marine product development, vendor performance monitoring, and cross-functional procurement objectives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Vendor & Contract Management: Maintains accurate service rates and contract agreements within internal systems.

• Invoice & Exception Resolution: Directs exception handling for terminal and marine invoices to ensure billing accuracy and contract alignment. 

• Relationship Building: Develops and sustains strong working relationships with marine vendors and addresses operational service quality concerns.

• Data Engineering & Reporting: Extracts data from company data warehouses and operational systems to generate key performance indicator (KPI) reports and manage internal benchmarking programs. 

• Cost Control & Financial Analysis: Assists in the North American marine cost savings program and tracking cost reduction initiatives.

• Team Support: Provides hands-on support across daily procurement execution activities, operational initiatives, and process enhancements.

Core Required Skills and Competencies

• Analytical Problem Solving: Ability to evaluate operational data, conduct thorough financial analyses, and solve tactical problems independently. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and team-building skills with the ability to collaborate, communicate, and interact effectively across all organizational levels—from staff to senior leadership. 

• Innovation & Change Alignment: Innovative mindset with the ability to drive, support, and adapt to operational and organizational change. 

• Agile Execution & Prioritization: Strong multitasking, time-management, and organization skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. 

• Effective Communication: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to interpret and explain guidelines, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Function Specific Skills

• Data Analysis Proficiency: Expertise in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides), advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, and formulas.

• Operational Expertise: Knowledge and background in marine terminals, intermodal rail & truck, maintenance & repair (M&R), equipment control, or container carrier operations.

• Data Integration: Hands-on experience extracting, structured reporting on, and analyzing data from core operational systems.

Required Minimum Years Experience

2+ years of industry-related experience, with operational or procurement experience preferred.

Required Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred