Transportation Analyst

Kenvue•Summit, NJ

4d•$72,675 - $102,600•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 scheduling and routing shipments, analyzing transportation planning opportunities to reduce costs, verifying purchase order and bill information, monitoring orders from start to finish, coordinating with carriers, preparing for carrier contract negotiations, and collecting data for monthly reports. The analyst handles lane coordination, track-and-trace and exception management, and operational analytics to improve day-to-day business efficiency. The role is accountable for transportation metrics including on-time delivery, cost improvement programs, freight spend performance versus budget, security infraction rates, and quality deliverables. The position is based in Summit, New Jersey, with a hybrid work location and up to 10% travel.

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 to interface with customers, sales offices, distribution centers, and plant production departments.
Ability to handle multiple priorities successfully and work independently while demonstrating initiative.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of transportation lanes within the Kenvue network 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 and effective transportation operations.
Keep current with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve transportation processes.
Identify and implement solutions to enhance transportation efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Develop and implement transportation strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
Collaborate with carriers to negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with service agreements.
Monitor carrier performance and implement programs to improve service quality.
Prepare and distribute reports on transportation metrics and performance.
Assist with developing 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 transportation lanes, including track-and-trace and exception management.
Perform ad-hoc operational analytics to drive day-to-day business efficiencies.
Identify and mitigate transportation risks to support the safe and timely delivery of goods.
Deliver results against Transportation metrics, including on-time delivery, cost improvement programs, freight spend versus budget, security infraction rates, and quality deliverables.