Transportation Analyst
Core
Manage and optimize a portfolio of transportation lanes to ensure product availability and reduce costs.
Role type
Transportation Analyst
Builds
Optimized transportation lanes and cost-reduction programs
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Supply Chain Logistics
Required skills
transportation lane management, data analysis, carrier negotiation, budget forecasting, risk mitigation, cross-functional collaboration, industry trend analysis, process improvement, report generation, technology evaluation
Preferred skills
TMS experience, Six Sigma/Process Excellence, creative problem solving
Technologies
Microsoft Office, project management tools, transportation management systems (TMS)
Responsibilities
Schedule and route shipments, analyze transportation data for cost reduction, verify purchase orders, monitor orders from start to finish, coordinate with carriers, prepare for carrier contract negotiations, collect data for monthly reports, develop transportation strategies, monitor carrier performance, assist with budget development, research new transportation technologies, manage track & trace/exceptions, mitigate transportation risks
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC