Transportation Analyst
Core
Manage and analyze transportation activities to support efficient freight movement for manufacturing facilities, balancing strategic financial analysis with tactical execution.
Role type
Transportation Analyst (Supply Chain & Logistics)
Builds
Reliable freight movement and cost-effective transportation solutions for facility operations
Domain
Manufacturing supply chain and logistics
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Freight forecasting, transportation budget analysis, cost studies, capacity planning, KPI monitoring, stakeholder liaison, tactical freight support
Preferred skills
Experience in transportation, accounting, finance, or supply chain; strong analytical skills with large datasets; budgeting and financial reporting experience
Technologies
Data analysis tools, financial reporting systems
Responsibilities
Develop and manage freight forecasts and transportation plans; monitor transportation spend against budget and perform variance analysis; conduct cost, transit-time, and capacity studies; manage relationships with dedicated fleet providers; own assigned transportation lanes and capacity planning; establish and analyze KPIs; serve as liaison between transportation, operations, and financial teams; provide tactical support for time-sensitive freight needs; identify trends and improvement opportunities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on analyst