Transportation Senior Analyst, Planning & Load Optimization

Exol•Brooksville, FL

7d•$77,000 - $105,600•Onsite

About The Position

Exol is seeking a Transportation Senior Analyst, Planning & Load Optimization to support the design, execution, and continuous improvement of transportation plans across its growing logistics network for an assigned DC/POC. The role is responsible for day-to-day carrier execution, operational relationships, capacity confirmation, service recovery, and performance follow-up, while providing cross-trained backup support for adjacent POD activities when required. The work focuses on transportation planning, consolidation, and network optimization. The Analyst uses Manhattan TMS and related operating systems to manage carrier communications, tender and capacity exceptions, pickup readiness, in-transit service risks, delivery completion, and performance follow-up. The role uses data, planning tools, and operational insight to maximize trailer utilization, reduce transportation costs, and support scalable network growth. The position is based in Tampa, Florida, with travel of up to 25% potentially required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally for bi-weekly reimbursement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred, or equivalent industry experience.
At least 5 years of experience in transportation planning, load optimization, routing, dispatch, or logistics operations.
Working knowledge of FTL and LTL transportation, tendering, capacity management, pickup and delivery execution, and carrier service requirements.
Experience using Transportation Management Systems; Manhattan Active TM is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with carrier scorecards, operational data, and performance metrics.
Experience managing multi-origin, multi-stop routing and freight consolidation activities.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
Ability to own a credit card and manage expenses personally for bi-weekly reimbursement.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting retailer consolidation, cross-dock, multi-stop, or appointment-driven transportation operations.
Hands-on experience with Manhattan TMS or another enterprise TMS and familiarity with EDI/API-enabled carrier workflows.
Experience with carrier scorecards, service reviews, corrective-action plans, and transportation compliance tools.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main carrier contact and ensure load execution, capacity availability, schedule management, and issue resolution through approved carriers and established processes.
Oversee tender and load execution, carrier compliance, shipment visibility, milestone tracking, proof-of-delivery collection, and accurate system updates through delivery.
Oversee transportation exceptions, drive service recovery, escalate service and compliance issues, and support continuous improvement through root cause analysis.
Track carrier performance, support continuous improvement initiatives, and strengthen carrier relationships to improve service and reliability.
Support transportation compliance and collaborate with planning, operations, customer service, and billing teams to optimize network performance and continuous improvement.
Support the design, execution, and continuous improvement of transportation plans, including transportation planning, consolidation, and network optimization.
Provide cross-trained backup support for adjacent POD activities when required.
Use data, planning tools, and operational insight to maximize trailer utilization, reduce transportation costs, and support network growth.