Transportation Analyst HQ AB (Boise, ID)

Simplot•Boise, ID

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides technical support for company logistics systems and industry systems. It is responsible for the collection, review, and analysis of transportation data and carrier proposals. The analyst conducts cost studies to support and validate carrier negotiations around rates and provides cost/benefit analysis. They report monthly operational and financial metrics, provide training and peer leadership to the transportation team, and ensure optimal use of company assets (owned or leased). The role involves informing internal and external customers of status through written reports and oral communication, analyzing daily information for service trends, and developing proactive resolutions with carriers, plant yards, and internal customers. The analyst is also responsible for hazardous fleet deployment, maintenance, and compliance testing, and is available for on-call duty as required.

Requirements

3+ years related experience and/or training
Comprehensive knowledge of all transportation modes and distribution patterns for bulk shipments.
Knowledge of production scheduling systems, plant operations, and safety requirements.
Proficient with Microsoft software packages.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service attitude.
Team player.
Ability to work independently.
Good problem resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with multiple projects.
Ability to complete complex assignments that are broad in nature and usually require originality and ingenuity.
Ability to serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, Department of Transportation regulations and Bureau of Explosives Tariff.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, proportions, and volume with the use of basic algebra and geometry.

Nice To Haves

Rail car expediting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis using a variety of tools to solve transportation-related business problems.
Gather, consolidate, prepare, and/or validate data for analysis.
Create and maintain metrics.
Provide support for domestic freight RFPs and RFIs by preparing and maintaining the data.
Support contract negotiations by providing industry insights as well as summarizing carrier performance.
Responsible for hazardous fleet deployment, maintenance, and compliance testing.
Provide timely, cost-conscious car disposition, technical drawings, and instructions to mobile vendors and shops.
Responsible for maintaining and working effectively with the transportation system tools along with providing efficient data management and analytical solutions for day-to-day business as well as on-going projects.
Manages and deploys company-owned rail and truck assets including hazardous tanks.
Collects daily rail car movement information from on-line tracing systems and communicates status to internal and external customers.
Notes problem areas and communicates recovery plans to appropriate internal and external parties.
Accountabilities include balancing seasonal car demand while meeting annual compliance requirements.
Closely monitors customer orders and stock transfers to ensure optimal car placement.
Tracks overall utilization and makes recommendations on car movement between specific fleets as appropriate.
Serves as Subject Matter Expert on transportation system.
Responsible to support plants with technical system issues.
Serves as back up for rail car billing.
Must ensure 100% accuracy in rail car billing to prevent Federal Rail and Public Utility violations.