Transportation & Freight Analyst

G10 Inc • Delavan, WI

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About The Position

The Transportation & Freight Analyst is responsible for analyzing freight and small parcel shipping rates, negotiating carrier contracts, coordinating shipments, and ensuring compliance with hazardous materials regulations. This role plays a critical part in optimizing transportation costs across parcel, LTL, and FTL while maintaining strong carrier relationships and ensuring safe, compliant movement of goods.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of small parcel carriers (USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL) and rate structures (zones, DIM weight, surcharges)
• Experience negotiating parcel and/or freight carrier agreements
• Knowledge of hazardous materials shipping regulations and classifications
• Experience working with SDS documentation and hazmat compliance
• Proficiency in Excel and transportation/logistics systems (TMS, parcel shipping software)
• Strong analytical and cost-optimization mindset
• Negotiation and vendor management skills
• High attention to detail, especially in compliance and billing
• Ability to manage high shipment volume and multiple priorities
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or parcel shipping

Nice To Haves

• Hazmat certification (DOT/IATA) preferred
• Experience in a 3PL or e-commerce fulfillment environment, familiarity with parcel audit tools and multi-carrier shipping systems, Experience with final mile carrier selection and management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze shipping rates across small parcel (USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL), LTL, and FTL to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Audit carrier invoices, accessorial charges, and surcharges
• Benchmark carrier pricing and service levels across parcel and freight modes
• Maintain rate tables, zone/weight analysis, and support RFP/bid processes
• Provide reporting on transportation spend, trends, and KPIs
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with parcel carriers (USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL) as well as LTL/FTL providers
• Manage carrier mix and optimize service selection (ground, express, international)
• Evaluate carrier performance (on-time delivery, transit times, claims, cost efficiency)
• Identify and onboard new carriers to improve cost or service levels
• Analyze and optimize final mile / last mile carrier performance, balancing cost, service levels, and customer experience
• Support final mile carrier selection, RFPs, and contract negotiations including service level expectations
• Coordinate daily shipments across parcel, LTL, and FTL networks
• Schedule pickups and manage dispatching at warehouse facilities
• Ensure proper labeling, routing, and documentation for all shipments
• Troubleshoot delivery issues, delays, and service failures
• Collaborate with warehouse, customer service, and operations teams
• Ensure compliance with hazardous materials regulations (DOT, IATA, IMDG as applicable)
• Classify hazardous goods and determine proper shipping methods and restrictions
• Interpret and apply Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for correct handling, packaging, and labeling
• Ensure compliance for small parcel hazmat shipments (e.g., limited quantity, ORM-D replacement, lithium batteries, etc.)
• Maintain required documentation, shipping papers, and labeling standards
• Stay up to date on regulatory changes and ensure company compliance
• Any other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level