Transportation Analyst

Campbell Soup Co • Camden, NJ

56d

About The Position

The Transportation Analyst will execute operational plans across assigned transportation mode categories in support of departmental and corporate goals and objectives in partnership with third-party Transportation operations resources. The Transportation Analyst will develop and manage partnerships and performance of internal customers and external carriers utilizing key performance metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years of supply chain related experience; internship or co-op in a supply chain role

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Transportation.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the efficient and effective utilization of all transportation management operations in support of both raw material and finished goods shipping requirements consistent with the company's customer service and cost targets, in partnership with third party Transportation operations resources.
• Accountable for deployment, monitoring and improvement of key performance metrics.
• Monitor and influence overall performance against carrier scorecard goals and expectations.
• Work with ship site location managers to improve logistics operational and performance metrics.
• Assist with the implementation of corporate initiatives and maintain sound policies and procedures.
• Deliver lowest imaginable costs while achieving service objectives and KPIs, strengthen partnerships with both internal and external partners to deliver win/win results.
• Monthly logistics reporting, score-carding, benchmarking and analytics.
• Proactively identify and lead productivity initiatives that generate cost savings, cost avoidance and/or service improvements.
• Proactively identify and address issues within the given segment to ensure availability of product and consistency of cost
• Question conventional logistical practices and execute programs that leverage our mass to result in lower total costs.
• Accountable for the on-time service and cost goals for a specific set of the business.
• Reduce risk and exposure by understanding the complexities of legislation and ensuring compliance: Department of Transportation (DOT), State, Federal and Surface Transportation Board (STB) regulations; including transportation documentation.
• Remain abreast with industry and economic development ensuring communication on issues that may have a national or local impact including fuel indexes.
• Link with other areas of the organization including Procurement, Snacks, Supply Chain, Customer Supply Chain, Transplace, and the Field operations to ensure high service levels within budgetary parameters. Support product return processing.
• Support studies for new items, new source points or new customer distribution methods. Perform what-if analysis and critical thinking.
• Advises management of any opportunities or risks related to departmental expenditures and service issues.
• Other activities as required/directed
• Ability to understand industry and economic drivers (commodity (fuel)) trends to develop long term strategies and potential industry capacity issues.
• Familiarity with all modes of transportation and industry best practices.
• Participate on project teams in reviewing and updating policies that align with overall business direction.
• Optimize and propose innovative transportation strategies to deliver the highest levels of service to our customers at the lowest possible cost.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center.
• Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's.
• Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees