Transportation Analyst II

Staples • Framingham, MA

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About The Position

Staples is seeking a Transportation Analyst II to support its Transportation Supply Chain Center of Excellence. The role helps operate the Staples Delivery Command Center, coordinating more than 400 nightly line haul deliveries across Fulfillment Centers, Delivery Hubs, and third-party operations throughout the United States. The analyst provides real-time support to keep customer orders moving to final-mile locations and contributes to middle-mile initiatives that improve service, strengthen reporting, and reduce expense.

The position also coordinates the movement of domestic products from suppliers to warehouses. It requires ongoing communication among suppliers, warehouses, carriers, and the Inventory Team to track purchase orders through delivery, meet on-time performance goals, address delays, and identify root causes of failures.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Associate or technical degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of PC applications, including Excel, Word, Access, V-Lookups, and formulas.
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• A good sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate more than 400 nightly line haul deliveries across Fulfillment Centers, Delivery Hubs, and third-party operations.
• Provide real-time support to keep customer orders moving to final-mile locations.
• Contribute to middle-mile initiatives that improve service, strengthen reporting, and reduce expense.
• Coordinate the movement of domestic products from suppliers to warehouses.
• Maintain communication with suppliers, warehouses, and carriers.
• Track and trace purchase orders until delivery.
• Manage carriers to achieve 97% on-time delivery.
• Ensure vendor on-time routing meets a goal of 94%.
• Classify failures according to the correct root cause.
• Communicate late purchase orders and provide estimated arrival times to the Inventory Team.
• Work with the Inventory Team to understand expectations and identify challenges before they occur.

Benefits

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups.
• Flexible PTO (22 days).
• Holiday schedule with 7 observed paid holidays.
• Online and retail discounts.
• Company-match 401(k).
• Physical and mental health wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree