Transportation Analyst HQ AB (Boise, ID)

Simplot•Boise, ID

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides technical support for company logistics systems and industry systems. The Transportation Analyst is responsible for the collection, review, and analysis of transportation data and carrier proposals. They conduct cost studies to support and validate carrier negotiations around rates and provide cost/benefit analysis. This role reports monthly operational and financial metrics, provides training and peer leadership to the transportation team, and ensures optimal use of company assets (owned or leased). They inform internal and external customers of status by written reports and oral communication, and analyze daily information for service trends, developing proactive resolutions with carriers, plant yards, and internal customers. The role is also responsible for hazardous fleet deployment, maintenance, and compliance testing, and requires availability for on-call duty as needed.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (A.A. or equivalent)
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.
Manage and deploy company-owned rail and truck assets including hazardous tanks.
Collect daily rail car movement information from on-line tracing systems and communicate status to internal and external customers.
Note problem areas and communicate recovery plans to appropriate internal and external parties.
Balance seasonal car demand while meeting annual compliance requirements.
Closely monitor customer orders and stock transfers to ensure optimal car placement.
Track overall utilization and make recommendations on car movement between specific fleets as appropriate.
Serve as Subject Matter Expert on transportation systems.
Support plants with technical system issues.
Serve as back up for rail car billing.
Ensure 100% accuracy in rail car billing to prevent Federal Rail and Public Utility violations.