Transportation Operations Analyst

Job Overview

The Transportation Operations Analyst will provide transportation and logistics support for the planning, KPI execution, carrier cost lane analysis, transportation-sourcing activities, and the overall efficiency and improvement opportunities across the GLC transportation and logistics network.

Job Responsibilities

Collaborate with other functions within the company to support the development transportation and logistics solutions.

Assist in identifying opportunities for transportation and logistics cost reduction through root cause analysis.

Support freight rate analysis to identify areas for cost reduction.

Provide analytical and implementation support for annual and bi-annual Transportation and Logistics RFPs

Review new lanes and procure carriers through an RFP process

Support the development and execution of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Carrier and Supply Chain Dashboard creation

Provide monthly and quarterly carrier performance reporting to support carrier scorecards.

Work with IT to develop reports and data gathering methods to measure transportation costs and on time performance.

Provide customer freight quote analysis and support

Develop and support carrier rates maintenance in TMS

Support carrier reviews

Support the scheduling of customer delivery appointments

All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.

All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.

Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or a related field from an accredited institution

High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years transportation operations experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Strong math aptitude and quantitative problem solving approach.

Written and oral communication skills.

Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite ability including Excel and PowerPoint.

Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future (i.e. CPT/OPT).

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, or a related field with 2 years’ experience

Business reporting/data gathering software experience.

Quantitative Excel modeling experience.

Full-cycle project management experience.

SAP experience.

Experience with Oracle TMS solutions.

Ability to frame opportunities in a clear, concise and logical manner.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, problem solve and meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

• Work is performed in an office setting.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.