Traffic Analyst

BEHOLD OUR BEST INGREDIENT… Bring your talent to the mix at Empire Merchants, a world‑class distributor of fine wines and spirits. Quality people are our best ingredient for success in this thriving, established industry. We are currently seeking exceptional people looking to grow their careers at a premier Distributor of Choice that serves more than 10,000 NY Metro area restaurants, hotels, clubs and retail outlets.

In return, Empire Merchants can offer you the perfect combination of competitive benefits and compensation, superior industry training on all levels, and a fun, high‑energy environment. Want to look forward to Mondays?

Responsible for the daily analysis, preparation and scheduling of inbound merchandise, negotiating with various outside agencies to arrange deliveries, and securing and analyzing the various reporting required by the Purchasing and Operations departments’ staff. Maintain aged inventory reporting and communication.

• Manage pier, rail yard and local warehouse pick‑ups process by analyzing, prioritizing and coordinating shipments through the Truck Dispatcher.
• Determine schedule of pickups by analyzing and acting upon Customs Broker documentation.
• Schedule daily inbound shipments using input from Purchasing Manager and knowledge of daily schedule and warehouse activity.
• Ensure accuracy and responsibility of demurrage/detention charges by reviewing and auditing invoices.
• Prepare and disseminate daily receiving schedule by determining daily schedule, gathering information, sorting documents.
• Learn to utilize JD Edwards system and High Jump warehouse management system as required to perform daily tasks.
• Link consolidated purchase orders in JD Edwards by weekly analysis of California consolidations.
• Communicate information by preparing effective communications both inter‑ and intra‑departmental, and with outside service providers such as carriers, terminals, customs brokers, etc.
• Makes decisions and resolves discrepancies by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information.
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Conduct monthly aged inventory review and reporting. Communicate with IT and Business management as needed to ensure accuracy of aged inventory reporting. Communicate with business managers on a monthly basis regarding aged inventory and attend monthly meeting.

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

HS diploma or equivalent.

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience preferred.

• Two or more years in Wine and Spirits industry or Logistics/Supply Chain industries preferred.

• Problem solving abilities required.
• Interpersonal skills required.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel required.
• Good organization skills required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.

Empire Merchants offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Salary Range: $55,000-$62,000 plus annual bonus potential.
• 15 observed holidays, PTO, vacation accrual.
• Health plan options (medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, parental leave, and other voluntary plans), 401(k) with company contributions.
• Flexible Spending Account and pre‑tax transit commuter program, tuition reimbursement and more.
• The range is an estimate for this position. The company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience when making an offer.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a normal business office environment.