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Job Summary
The Transportation Analyst leads strategic productivity initiatives that generate cost savings and process improvement while maintaining high levels of customer service. Prepares and analyzes cost studies. Support the attainment of supply chain objectives to optimize customer service and minimize cost. Oversees outbound freight payment process. Generate Shipment Tracking Reports for strategic customers. Must have in-depth knowledge of the transportation industry.
Essential Job Duties:
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Develop KPI and SWOT Reports and communicate Best Practices and implementation.
Track & Trace support.
• Reporting and attends key meetings on transportation performance.
• Generates weekly reporting on cost and operating metrics.
Cost Optimization
• Perform supply chain analysis and support for new product introductions, P&L changes, cost to serve analysis, logistics channels (CA, etc), co-packer opportunities and special supply chain projects for business teams.
• Provide daily support to distribution teams, and freight payment resources to resolve issues and ensure processes are effective and efficient.
Technology Utilization
• Makes recommendations supporting the overall network optimization including sourcing, customer order patterns, and required lead times.
Continuous Improvement
• Collaborate with Sales, Service, Operations and Procurement functions to ensure optimized execution.
• Works closely and coordinates with third-party providers (e,g. US Bank, Transplace, Breakthrough Fuel).
• Manage RFP tracking per yearly carrier bid.
• Manage routing guide performance and compliance across nationwide network.
• Identify productivity initiatives that generate cost savings, cost avoidance and/or service improvements.
Scope of Responsibility:
Provides analytics and data for one-hundred million dollars in annual freight spend. Moderate level of guidance and direction. No direct budget responsibility and has no direct reports.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3 + years of industry experience and vast knowledge of Transportation/ Logistics.
• Must be proficient in SAP, Excel, Power Point, and Transportation Management System (TMS) platforms.
• Must have strong analytical and communication skills.
Ability to make sound decisions improving the overall transportation network.
• Knowledge of SAP & US Bank Syncada freight payment systems
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and/or Finance
Compensation and Benefits:
The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between
$61,800-$97,800
Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
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