Sr Transportation Analyst

Baxter•Deerfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for financial, operational, and system analysis within the Logistics department. The analyst will be the point of contact for validating and approving departmental invoices, entering purchase requisitions, and tracking/reporting department spend. A key component of this role is to analyze operational and financial performance within the Logistics area, recommend improvements, and proactively implement solutions to maximize asset utilization, reduce costs in the warehousing and transportation network, and ensure customer service expectations are met. The position also involves managing 3PL relationships, supporting operational excellence initiatives, and providing total logistics support for Baxter's transportation and warehousing needs, including frozen, chilled, and ambient products.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree Preferred
3+ years experience in transportation, distribution or warehousing
Logistics management operational expertise
Intermediate to expert level of MS Excel
Basic understanding of data import, manipulation and file/report development
Detailed understanding of domestic and international logistics and transportation
Strong process improvement and development
Systems experience including routing, load planning and scheduling
Strong ERP understanding as it relates to TMS, WMS and transportation and logistics planning
Operations financial analytics capability
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Validate and approve all departmental invoices.
Enter purchase requisitions and track/report department spend.
Build tools to support analytics and understand cost to serve.
Analyze operational and financial performance within Logistics and recommend improvements.
Implement solutions to maximize asset utilization and drive costs out of the warehousing and transportation network.
Work directly with 3PL to review KPIs and identify gaps with aligned corrective actions.
Perform operational activities including audit of freight bills, preparing and negotiating claims, and selecting/recommending carriers.
Lead and participate in monthly meetings where KPIs and project action plans are reviewed.
Lead and support QBRs with 3PL.
Support Operational Excellence/continuous improvement initiatives.
Work with 3PL to ensure spend is approved and tracked.
Work with the finance team to support preparation for monthly financial and operational reviews with the 3PL provider.
Compile and present monthly logistics dashboard including financial and service metrics.
Identify and implement VIPs designed to optimize costs across the distribution and warehousing network, including off-schedule and expedite delivery mitigation.
Serve as a SME on assigned projects and tasks.
Support the commercial team in preparing customer RFP responses relating to logistics/distribution.
Provide total logistics support as required for all Baxter transportation and warehousing including frozen, chilled and ambient product.
Coverage for Logistics Analysts as required.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits