Transportation Analyst

Description

The transportation analyst at Arhaus is responsible for planning and executing the domestic inbound and outbound schedules at all distribution centers to support on-time delivery and customer satisfaction goals. This role utilizes the TMS system to enhance shipment trailer utilization, cost efficiency, and maintain on-time delivery to hubs and stores. The role also involves managing relationships with the carrier network to meet and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Develop and maintain reports outlining performance on all key metrics including cost, service (on time), load optimization, returns, etc.
• Facilitate the load planning with transportation partners for all distribution centers to provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts for outbound transportation needs.
• Partner with IT and third-party transportation software provider to optimize the TMS solution.
• Daily load planning to ensure maximum load capacity and efficiency on outbound loads from distribution centers, aligning with receiving hub capabilities.
• Facilitate communication between distribution center teams, hub teams, and linehaul transportation providers to ensure all trucks are picked up and delivered on time.
• Set, update, and publish the Delivery Schedule to the appropriate parties to ensure understanding and alignment.
• Communicate the schedule and updates to the Transportation Operations team to ensure all team members are aware of the schedule and updated immediately with any changes.
• Facilitate the reverse logistics process including hub returns on hand tracking, returns load scheduling, and ensuring compliance at hubs for loading times, loading quality, SOP compliance, etc.
• Manage store transfers and new store opening transportation.
• Other projects assigned.

Key Fundamental Skill Sets

• Continuous improvement mindset, staying informed on market changes that impact transportation network.
• Adapts to change quickly and easily and performs effectively during times of change; demonstrates the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrate strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Possess very strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Detail oriented.

Requirements

• Education: College degree.
• Background in using and optimizing TMS solution.
• Dedicated to business and allows flexibility with work hours or rotating weekends / holidays if necessary.

Benefits

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

AI Code of Conduct

At Arhaus, we believe great hiring starts with authentic human connection. Throughout your candidate experience, you will be engaging with real recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers who are focused on getting to know you, your experiences, skills, perspectives, and potential. We encourage candidates to use AI to support resume refinement, interview preparation, brainstorming, and communication. All application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect your own experiences, qualifications, and capabilities. We ask that you participate in phone and virtual interviews without using AI to develop your responses. To protect the integrity of our hiring process and the confidentiality of information shared during interviews, candidates may not record, transcribe, or use AI-powered note-taking tools during interviews. We expect all candidates to participate in the hiring process with honesty and integrity. For take-home assignments or role-specific assessments where AI use is permitted, we request transparency on which specific tools were used and how the tools were used and expect an explanation of your approach, contributions, and decision-making.