Transportation Operations Analyst

Job Overview

The Transportation Operations Analyst will provide transportation and logistics support for the planning, KPI execution, carrier cost lane analysis, transportation-sourcing activities, and the overall efficiency and improvement opportunities across the GLC transportation and logistics network. 

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other functions within the company to support the development transportation and logistics solutions.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for transportation and logistics cost reduction through root cause analysis.
• Support freight rate analysis to identify areas for cost reduction.
• Provide analytical and implementation support for annual and bi-annual Transportation and Logistics RFPs
• Review new lanes and procure carriers through an RFP process
• Support the development and execution of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Carrier and Supply Chain Dashboard creation
• Provide monthly and quarterly carrier performance reporting to support carrier scorecards.
• Work with IT to develop reports and data gathering methods to measure transportation costs and on time performance.
• Provide customer freight quote analysis and support
• Develop and support carrier rates maintenance in TMS
• Support carrier reviews
• Support the scheduling of customer delivery appointments
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or a related field from an accredited institution
• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years transportation operations experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree. 
• Strong math aptitude and quantitative problem solving approach.  
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite ability including Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future (i.e. CPT/OPT). 
   

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, or a related field with 2 years’ experience
• Business reporting/data gathering software experience. 
• Quantitative Excel modeling experience. 
• Full-cycle project management experience.
• SAP experience.
• Experience with Oracle TMS solutions.
• Ability to frame opportunities in a clear, concise and logical manner.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, problem solve and meet deadlines. 

Working Conditions

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