Transportation Analyst II

Staples Inc. • Framingham, MA

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About The Position

Staples Transportation is a Supply Chain Center of Excellence focused on delivering outstanding service at the lowest sustainable cost. The Transportation Analyst II 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 role provides real-time support to keep customer orders moving to final-mile locations and contributes to middle-mile initiatives to improve service, strengthen reporting, and reduce expense.

The position also coordinates domestic product movement from suppliers to warehouses. Success depends on consistent communication with suppliers, warehouses, and carriers, as well as close collaboration with the Inventory Team.

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.
• 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 the movement of domestic products from suppliers to warehouses.
• Maintain ongoing communication with suppliers, warehouses, and carriers.
• Track and trace purchase orders through delivery.
• Manage carriers to achieve 97% on-time delivery.
• Ensure vendors route shipments on time, targeting 94%.
• Classify failures according to the correct root cause.
• Communicate late purchase orders and provide estimated arrival times to the Inventory Team.
• Work closely with the Inventory Team to understand expectations and identify challenges before they occur.
• Provide real-time support for deliveries moving to final-mile locations.
• Contribute to middle-mile initiatives that improve service, strengthen reporting, and reduce expense.

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.
• Additional perks and benefits.

What This Job Offers

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