Transportation Analyst
About The Position
The Transportation Analyst supports day-to-day transportation and logistics operations by providing technical and administrative support to ensure efficient movement of materials and shipments. This role focuses on tracking transportation activities, maintaining accurate shipment and invoice records, verifying documentation, and communicating schedules and logistics issues across teams. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing logistics environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring transportation accuracy, operational efficiency, and effective coordination across supply chain stakeholders.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve logistics issues
- Planning and organizing skills to manage multiple priorities
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Decision-making and critical thinking capabilities
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs
- Customer-focused mindset with strong service orientation
Nice To Haves
- Experience in transportation, logistics, shipping, or supply chain operations
- Familiarity with shipment tracking systems or ERP/logistics platforms
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse environments
- Exposure to freight cost tracking, invoicing, or transportation reporting
- Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field
Responsibilities
- Track and report transportation activities, costs, and expenditures across multiple transportation modes
- Verify shipping documents, invoices, and checklists for completeness and accuracy
- Maintain detailed records of shipments, freight costs, and logistics transactions
- Communicate shipping and receiving schedules to internal stakeholders
- Identify and escalate transportation or logistics issues to appropriate teams
- Support transportation operations through coordination, organization, and follow-through
- Ensure compliance with established logistics processes and documentation standards
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Incentive bonus
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
