Logistics Transportation Analyst Job

About the role

The Logistics Transportation Analyst plays a vital, forward-thinking role in driving the organization’s Logistics services success. This position actively champions the achievement of key goals by anticipating needs and ensuring seamless execution. Serving as the primary Supply Chain liaison, the Analyst partners across the organization to strengthen collaboration, while leading the development and implementation of impactful action plans that support service excellence and advance overall Supply Chain strategies.

Responsibilities

• Developing appropriate KPI’s for service provider performance measurements
• Serving as the primary Supply Chain liaison
• Supporting carrier scorecard reviews with Logistic providers
• Coordinating methods and use of TMS systems to perform accurate freight tendering, rating and accrual processes
• Strengthening partnerships with Logistics providers delivering win-win results
• Ensuring support for 3Rd Party freight rate management and payment system process
• Assisting in execution of all aspects of Logistics programs, including rate establishment, maintenance and communication
• As needed, support the business with Shipping Loss and Damage Claims
• Coordinating process improvement activities to improve Logistics delivery services and improve cost
• Assisting Finance and Transportation Manager with transportation guidance for forecasting, PPV, budget building and strat-plan development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or other related field
• Minimum of 4 years of related Logistics or Supply chain experience
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to present solutions clearly and concisely
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Proven ability to work under pressure
• Excellent Advanced skills in desktop software applications, including Access, Excel, and all Microsoft Office
• Ability to interact with all levels with customers, 3rd party providers and internal stakeholders

What Will Make You Successful

• Budgeting and Forecasting Experience – Ability to support and contribute to financial planning
• Strong Understanding of Accounting Principles – Solid foundation in core financial concepts
• Auditing Experience – Familiarity with audit processes and controls
• Account Reconciliation Skills – Proven ability to accurately reconcile financial data
• Monthly Reporting Expertise – Capability to create and analyze detailed reports
• High Attention to Detail – Consistently delivers accurate and precise work
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills – Able to interpret data and identify effective solutions

What Makes You Stand Out

• SAP S/4HANA Experience – Hands-on experience with modern ERP systems
• Accounting or Finance Background – Prior experience in a financial or accounting-focused role
• Advanced Degree – Additional education in a related field such as Finance, Accounting, or Supply Chain
• Manhattan TMS Experience – Familiarity with industry-leading transportation management systems

Physical and Mental Demands

• Sit for prolonged periods
• Repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers
• Concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over
• Think analytically and be exact or highly accurate
• Make decisions such as to identify complex problems, develop options and implement solutions
• Work in a team
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Pay attention to and remember details
• Communicate effectively including active listening to understand points being made, and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately
• Speak to convey information effectively
• Write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Read to understand work related documents
• Move between different physical locations within and between buildings
• Push, pull, carry and lift in the normal course of travel

Work Environment

• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions with standard level of noise common to an office environment including office equipment and co-workers speaking to each other and on phones
• Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment when entering the floor of manufacturing facilities based on the specific requirements of each location