Senior Carrier Analyst, Logistics

Mark Anthony & Co • Chicago, IL

37d • $84,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Accountabilities: Work closely with TMS provider to manage carrier relationships, issues Understand and analyze transportation market intelligence tools to help drive procurement strategies and processes Identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities within carrier network and collaborate with the teams to action Regularly monitor carrier spend and ensure Mark Anthony is tracking to hit fiscal year COGS goal Ensure carriers are meeting minimum KPI expectations Prepare data for business reviews Key Metrics & Financial Targets: Carrier KPIs - on-time performance, tender acceptance, routing guide compliance COGS Own: Onboarding of new carrier partners Overall performance of carrier network to ensure partners are meeting or exceeding KPI metrics Facilitation of annual procurement event Influence: Carrier network (awards, selection, development) Business decisions based on carrier service levels Veto: Carrier rates Critical Stakeholders & Relationships: Internal - Customer Supply Chain Planners, Fulfillment External - Partner carriers, TMS provider Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or relevant field 3-4 years progressive experience in logistics, transportation Experience working with TMS platforms required Proficient in Excel Skills Needed: Understanding of freight market conditions Attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving, multi-tasking and prioritization Ability to analyze and articulate large amounts of data and identify trends What You Will Learn in this Role: Cross-functional collaboration with greater Logistics team, and impact to business Impact of carrier relationships and long-term partnerships Procurement skills (strategy development, RFP, analyze market trends) This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence in the office at least four days per week to support collaboration and team engagement. Compensation: Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions' location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual. Competitive annual salary from $84,000 to $100,000, based in Illinois Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions Comprehensive health and welfare benefits Company matching 401(k) contributions Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary: Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are: Best in Our Craft We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.​ Ambitiously Curious We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.​​ Made With Humility We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team. Daringly Disruptive We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy ​to stay ahead of industry giants.​ Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or relevant field
• 3-4 years progressive experience in logistics, transportation
• Experience working with TMS platforms required
• Proficient in Excel
• Understanding of freight market conditions
• Attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving, multi-tasking and prioritization
• Ability to analyze and articulate large amounts of data and identify trends

Responsibilities

• Work closely with TMS provider to manage carrier relationships, issues
• Understand and analyze transportation market intelligence tools to help drive procurement strategies and processes
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities within carrier network and collaborate with the teams to action
• Regularly monitor carrier spend and ensure Mark Anthony is tracking to hit fiscal year COGS goal
• Ensure carriers are meeting minimum KPI expectations
• Prepare data for business reviews
• Onboarding of new carrier partners
• Overall performance of carrier network to ensure partners are meeting or exceeding KPI metrics
• Facilitation of annual procurement event
• Carrier network (awards, selection, development)
• Business decisions based on carrier service levels
• Carrier rates

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary from $84,000 to $100,000, based in Illinois
• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• Company matching 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
• Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth

What This Job Offers

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