Transportation Analyst NEW

The Transportation Analyst will implement the global transportation strategy and support the manufacturing sites and DCs to optimize current processes and costs of the inbound/outbound transportation for finished goods and raw materials.

Responsibilities:

• Receives general instructions and work objectives with key priorities and initiatives assigned by the Director of Global Transportation
• Implements freight cost saving projects, e.g., freight mode optimization, shipments consolidation, freight audit & payment
• Supports transportation RFP and proposal analysis 
• Negotiates freight rates, reviews, and manages global rate cards with Transportation Service Providers (TSPs) 
• Ensures TSPs deliver the services as committed, e.g., on-time, in-full deliveries, cold chain requirements, invoice accuracy, SOP, and contract management, QBR schedule, and monthly report setup 
• Collects and analyzes transportation reports produced by TSPs to identify and develop the cost-saving and service improvement opportunities 
• Works with Trade Compliance and TSPs collaboratively to ensure a seamless door-to-door delivery –
• Manages and implements contingency plans to minimize service disruption and ensure business continuity 
• Ensures all freight invoices are audited/coded and submitted to Accounts Payable within payment terms that are set
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of industry experience 
• 6+ years of global transportation experience is required 
• Advanced analytical skills, advanced Excel user 
• SAP experience 
• Experience in transporting temperature-sensitive goods