Transportation Analyst

About the role

Meyer Utility Structures is seeking a Transportation Analyst for their corporate office in Memphis, TN. The Transportation Analyst will join the Business Unit Supply Chain team and be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of transportation, including coordination of inbound and outbound activities.

Responsibilities

• Cook up day-to-day transportation operations, including inbound and outbound activities, to support efficient movement of goods from origin to destination
• Keep logistics databases updated and monitor shipping processes to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements, with a particular focus on DOT requirements
• Leverage transportation management systems (TMS) and related technologies to enhance route planning, shipment visibility, reporting, and overall transportation performance
• Analyze transportation data to provide insights, recommendations, and management-friendly reporting that support data-driven decision-making
• Support transportation strategies aligned with business goals, including cost reduction, service improvement, and risk mitigation
• Evaluate alternate transportation solutions and recommend cost-effective transportation models
• Cook up inbound shipment logistics with factories, forwarders, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient delivery
• Be the go-to person for logistics across product lines, including landed cost analysis and new business feasibility assessments
• Keep data accuracy within freight systems and support continuous improvement of transportation data quality
• Cook up day-to-day activities of third-party logistics (3PL) transportation service providers
• Work with the Transportation Manager to understand forecasts and support accurate customer invoicing
• Work with the Transportation Team to improve network connectivity, reduce costs, and maintain or improve service levels
• Prepare ad hoc management reporting related to delivery on-time (DOT) performance and transportation activities

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a supply chain, logistics, transportation, or engineering function required
• Experience working with third-party logistics (3PL) providers preferred
• Six Sigma or Lean experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with both strategic and tactical responsibility
• Superior interpersonal skills with strong verbal, written communication, and presentation abilities
• Strong analytical skills, high level of accuracy, and demonstrated ability to extract data from multiple sources and consolidate it into management-friendly information that supports solid decision-making
• Intermediate computer skills, including Excel, Access, Word, JDE, and SAP
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously