Transportation Analyst

Kenvue • Summit, NJ

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Transportation Analyst manages and optimizes a portfolio of transportation lanes within Kenvue’s network to support consistent product availability and a strong customer experience. The role includes shipment scheduling and routing, transportation planning and cost analysis, purchase order and bill verification, end-to-end order monitoring, carrier coordination, carrier contract preparation, and collection of data for monthly reports.

The analyst manages assigned lanes and exception issues, tracks shipments, conducts operational analytics, and works with cross-functional partners and carriers to improve service, efficiency, and cost performance. The role also supports transportation budgets and forecasts, monitors carrier performance, helps ensure safe and timely delivery, and reports on transportation metrics. Travel may be required up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, transportation, logistics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in transportation analysis or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Experience in logistics, customer service, transportation, distribution, operations, supply chain, and/or information technology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interfacing with customers, sales offices, distribution centers, and plant production departments.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, work independently, and demonstrate initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS).
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or Process Excellence tools and methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think creatively and identify innovative solutions to transportation challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of transportation lanes and ensure optimal service, addressing tactical issues on an exception basis.
• Analyze transportation data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support efficient transportation operations.
• Identify and implement solutions to improve transportation efficiency, reduce costs, and lessen environmental impact.
• Develop and implement transportation strategies to optimize efficiency and costs.
• Coordinate with carriers on contracts and service-agreement compliance.
• Monitor carrier performance and implement programs to improve service quality.
• Prepare and distribute reports on transportation metrics and performance.
• Assist with transportation budgets and forecasts.
• Coordinate with sales and production teams to support on-time product delivery.
• Research and evaluate transportation technologies and methods.
• Coordinate assigned lanes, track shipments, manage exceptions, and conduct ad-hoc operational analytics.
• Identify and mitigate transportation risks to support safe, timely delivery.
• Deliver results across transportation metrics, including on-time delivery, cost improvement, freight spend versus budget, security infraction rates, and quality deliverables.
• Prepare for carrier contract negotiations and verify purchase order and bill information.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package.
• Paid company holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Volunteer time.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Kenvuer Impact Networks.
• Salary, bonus if applicable, and benefits are included in Kenvue’s total rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level