Sr. Transportation Analyst

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Transportation Analyst based in United States.

This role is responsible for managing and optimizing transportation and logistics activities across a national network.
You will analyze transportation data, improve routing accuracy, control costs, and strengthen carrier performance.
The position combines analytical problem-solving with hands-on operational support and customer service.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders, transportation partners, management, and operational teams.
The role offers an opportunity to identify inefficiencies, develop process improvements, and support technology enhancements.
Success requires balancing safety, service quality, operational effectiveness, and profitability.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced transportation professional who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

• Manage and execute transportation and logistics strategies, supporting efficient movement of raw and finished goods to internal and external customers.
• Monitor missed pickups, service commitments, route performance, and customer priorities to ensure timely and reliable service.
• Collect, interpret, reconcile, and analyze logistics data, including inventory, assets, routing, and carrier performance, to improve accuracy and profitability.
• Identify route inefficiencies and recurring operational patterns, recommending adjustments that improve route design, on-route efficiency, and customer service.
• Proactively resolve transportation issues and delays while goods are in transit, coordinating communications with impacted customers and stakeholders.
• Evaluate transportation performance and cost opportunities, presenting recommendations for freight-lane optimization and cost reduction to stakeholders and management.
• Support the implementation and replacement of transportation software and brokerage tools, while helping colleagues adopt new systems and processes.
• Track key performance indicators and contribute to initiatives that improve operational effectiveness and service delivery.
• Promote a strong safety culture by following safety objectives, engaging with operational employees, and escalating driver performance concerns when appropriate.
• Serve as a customer-focused transportation partner, consistently demonstrating professionalism, responsiveness, and a commitment to service excellence.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in transportation or logistics.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking, and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to translate data into practical operational recommendations.
• Experience in a customer-facing role, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly for analyzing and presenting transportation data.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and time-sensitive requirements.
• Process- and results-oriented mindset, with a strong focus on achieving operational goals and continuous improvement.
• Ability to quickly assess issues, prioritize competing demands, and make sound decisions with limited time.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when validating and reconciling operational data.
• Demonstrated ethical judgment, accountability, and professionalism when working with customers, carriers, and internal stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and ability to build effective relationships across transportation, operations, management, and other business functions.

Benefits:

• Fully remote opportunity within the United States.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Opportunities to contribute to operational improvement, transportation efficiency, and customer service initiatives.

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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