Transportation Analyst, Junior to Mid

MMC Group•Combined Locks, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

A growing industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a Transportation Analyst to support transportation planning, logistics coordination, and supply chain operations across multiple facilities. This role works closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance teams to help ensure efficient freight movement, inventory flow, and alignment with production schedules. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a fast-paced transportation and logistics environment. The position offers strong exposure to transportation strategy, carrier coordination, inventory planning, and operational analytics while supporting On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance and cost-control initiatives.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or operations support
Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced operational environment
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Eagerness to learn and grow within transportation and supply chain operations
Proactive and team-oriented mindset
Ability to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or transportation environments preferred
Internship or early-career supply chain experience considered
Experience with ERP, TMS, or WMS systems preferred
SAP exposure is a plus, but not required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field preferred
Equivalent relevant experience may also be considered

Responsibilities

Support daily transportation planning for inbound raw materials and outbound finished goods
Coordinate shipments with carriers, vendors, and internal operations teams
Assist in identifying cost-effective transportation methods while maintaining service levels
Help support OTIF delivery performance across transportation operations
Assist with shipment load planning within ERP and transportation systems
Monitor purchase orders and sales orders from planning through delivery
Maintain transportation schedules, reporting, and shipment documentation
Monitor shipment activity, inventory movement, and production schedules
Analyze transportation and logistics data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Support operational decision-making during supply or production changes
Assist with freight cost tracking and reporting
Partner with operations and warehouse teams to support inventory flow across facilities
Assist with inventory positioning and transportation scheduling to support production demands
Help coordinate inventory transitions and material movement activities
Support trailer scheduling, dock coordination, and yard communication activities
Assist with carrier issue resolution and shipment tracking
Help ensure transportation activities align with operational and safety expectations
Work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Service, and Finance teams
Support reporting and communication related to transportation and logistics performance
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on service, cost, and operational efficiency
Perform other tasks as assigned