Senior Transportation Analyst

As a Senior Transportation Analyst, you will use analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, implement, manage, and enhance transportation processes.

You will lead major projects and/or lead people working towards major objectives and goals. Your responsibilities will include:

• Understanding all cost elements of transportation; interpreting carrier rate agreements, reviewing freight charges, and performing forensic analysis on cost deviations
• Collaborating with Finance, Revenue, Operations, and Planning teams to produce analytical models to develop freight cost forecasts and support Finance with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting
• Developing freight cost trend analysis, determining areas of improvement, and implementing solutions and reporting on cost reduction initiatives
• Supporting carrier negotiations by providing ongoing analytical support and evaluating and comparing offers
• Designing, maintaining, and continuously improving Logistics KPIs performance monitoring systems
• Designing and building automated tools and dashboards to visualize data sets and monitor ongoing performance of implemented initiatives and processes
• Ensuring data alignment across systems and partners' platforms to drive process improvement
• Developing business cases in support of transportation initiatives
• Collecting, evaluating, analyzing, and disseminating data to leadership for decision making
• Creating BRDs and FRDs for transportation solution development and implementation
• Problem-solving for unusual circumstances and exceptions using sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant industry experience, including senior leadership assignments and/or direct people management
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Operations Management, Business, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• Proven strategic vision with examples of leveraging existing and emerging technology and transportation services to improve customer experiences and optimize costs
• Strong knowledge of the transportation industry across all modes of transportation; expertise in eCommerce and small parcel transportation with international cross-border operational models
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing complex projects and/or people
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact with all business stakeholders in identifying business needs, building relationships, and using influence skills to successfully execute cross-functional projects
• Strong written and oral communication skills to present findings, make recommendations, and drive decisions
• Ability to multitask and work independently with attention to detail and follow-through
• Proven ability to balance priorities, follow through, and deliver results in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills
• Strong customer focus with a desire to find solutions to improve the customer experience
• Proficiency with Google and MS Office suites, Business Intelligence tools, data analysis tools, and specialized tools depending on the specific role