Transportation Analyst II

KubotaGrapevine, TX

About The Position

The Transportation Analyst plays a key role in optimizing Kubota’s transportation network by improving planning methods, enhancing system performance, and driving cost and service improvements. This role leverages advanced analytics within TMS/OTM, manages key transportation metrics, partners cross‑functionally to resolve issues, and contributes to carrier performance management and rate negotiations.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in Transportation Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, along with 3–5 years of experience in the logistics or transportation industry.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (v‑lookups, pivot tables, etc.) and experience working across multiple transportation modes (FTL, LTL, Parcel, Intermodal).
  • Hands‑on experience with transportation management systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Blue Yonder, and the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and present insights clearly.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, carriers, and vendors.

Responsibilities

  • Use Transportation Management Systems (TMS/OTM) to plan, tender, execute, and track shipments.
  • Analyze logistics data to identify efficiency opportunities and improve transportation methods.
  • Monitor carrier performance and costs, recommending actions to improve service and reduce spend.
  • Prepare and maintain transportation reports, KPIs, and carrier scorecards.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, carriers, and vendors to resolve issues and support daily operations.
  • Conduct cost‑benefit analyses and provide data‑driven recommendations for process improvements.
  • Maintain documentation, SOPs, and routing guide updates.
  • Support carrier rate negotiations and participate in performance review calls.
  • Optimize load planning in OTM by adjusting planning parameters and evaluating routing performance.
  • Provide rotating after‑hours support for urgent transportation issues.
  • Work primarily from Grapevine, TX, with regional flexibility based on business needs.
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