Sr. Transportation Analyst

Medline • Northbrook, IL

21h • $85,000 - $128,000

About The Position

The Senior Transportation Operations & Analytics Analyst serves as a strategic bridge between transportation operations; TMS technology and business analytics. This role is responsible for driving measurable improvements in transportation performance by leveraging advanced analytics and deep Transportation Management System (TMS) expertise. The analyst translates transportation data and system outputs into actionable insights that inform operational decisions, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Transportation Management Systems , with deep functional knowledge of Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) strongly preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, and/or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI), with the ability to work directly with large, complex datasets.
• Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and explain system-generated results to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of transportation processes, including inbound logistics and execution workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-influencing skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and/or multi-node supply chain environment

Responsibilities

• Own and drive TMS optimization efforts across inbound transportation, including configuration, enhancement, and ongoing performance tuning, in close partnership with Transportation Operations and the Medline IT team.
• Serve as a functional TMS subject matter expert
• Interpret and analyze complex transportation datasets (from TMS, ERP, and related systems) to identify cost drivers, service gaps, network inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable business recommendations , clearly articulating operational and financial impacts to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.
• Design and support advanced analytical models, scenario analyses, and simulations to evaluate transportation strategies, capacity planning, mode optimization, and network changes.
• Partner cross-functionally with Logistics, Distribution, Procurement, IT, and external carriers to improve transportation execution, resolve systemic issues, and enhance end-to-end process efficiency.
• Develop and enhance reporting, dashboards, and KPIs using Excel, SQL, and BI tools to provide visibility into transportation performance and support data-driven decision-making.
• Stay current on transportation technology trends, regulatory changes and p roactively identifying opportunities to improve tools and processes.
• Discovering new opportunities to influence the use of transportation data and TMS features across the Operational business functions.

Benefits

• Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
• Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed