Analyst Transportation Planning

Scout Motors • Blythewood, SC

3d • $70,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As Analyst Transportation Planning, you play a crucial role in creating a stable and cost-efficient logistics supply chain for Scout Motors. You will focus on designing logistics structures and processes. This will ensure the seamless material flow for critical material from our suppliers to our plant. Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, or a related field. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of proven professional experience in structuring, analyzing, and developing a multimodal transportation network solution, preferably at a North American Automotive OEM.
• Professional experience with IT systems for truck transport routing and scheduling as well as inventory management and reporting, preferably SAP transportation management is a plus.
• Practical experience leading logistics RFx activities e.g., RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, for LTL, FTL, expedited, and small-parcel transportation as well as warehousing, and crossdocking services is a must.
• Practical experience with freight cost auditing is a plus.
• Professional experience with data analytics and visualization using BI tools like PowerBI is a plus.
• Experience working with 3PLs, 4PLs, and dedicated/asset-based transportation and warehouse service providers as well as knowledge of U.S. DOT regulations and transportation industry is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal and external teams.
• Ability to independently work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative, collaborative and open mindset and drive to think out of the box.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience with IT systems for truck transport routing and scheduling as well as inventory management and reporting, preferably SAP transportation management.
• Practical experience with freight cost auditing.
• Professional experience with data analytics and visualization using BI tools like PowerBI.
• Experience working with 3PLs, 4PLs, and dedicated/asset-based transportation and warehouse service providers as well as knowledge of U.S. DOT regulations and transportation industry.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transportation and logistics data to support the development of logistics concepts for inbound materials from our suppliers worldwide.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve existing transportation efficiency and sustainability.
• Follow up on the implementation of measures and assess their effectiveness.
• Prepare, conduct, and implement logistics RFx activities, including writing and aligning necessary documents like RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and SOWs.
• Ensure clear and effective communication and collaboration with internal departments as well as involved 3PLs or 4PLs.
• Develop, align, and implement processes for freight cost auditing.
• Represent the business unit and technical requirements to be implemented in the transportation management system to ensure a timely rollout of all necessary functionalities.
• Develop and maintain transportation performance reports and dashboards.
• Analyze logistics KPIs and communicate findings to support operational decision-making.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for process and cost improvements.
• Implement strategies for continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and compliance across all processes.
• Perform appropriate tasks in logistics planning that are not explicitly included in this job posting, corresponding to individual skills.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Pay Transparency
• Eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level