Regional Transportation Analyst

Key Responsibilities May Include:

Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of relevant carrier modes the proper balance of transport modes within managed regions

Collaborate with both carriers and customers (internal and external) to drive overall supply chain efficiencies

Manage relationships with carriers, ensuring performance is tracked, evaluated, and improved based on cost, capacity, and service.

Support the procurement of transport services, including managing tender processes, onboarding new carriers, and negotiating rates.

Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as carrier on-time performance, cost per load, and trailer utilization, and report findings.

Analyze transportation data to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement in service and operations.

Support or lead transportation-related projects to improve overall supply chain performance.

The Regional Transportation Analyst will coordinate cross functionally with internal stakeholders to proactively secure transportation capacity that meets or exceeds our customer’s service expectations. This person will drive mode optimization decisions using complex data and analytics with a focus on service and cost improvement opportunities.

The Regional Transportation Analyst is responsible for implementing and measuring new and ongoing logistics initiatives. Will work in a cross functional team environment engaged in process improvement activities and carrier relationship management. Scope

Position will be responsible for 100K-200K annual truck loads across over the road and dedicated providers

Oversight and management of dedicated fleet fixed variable assets within region

Primary transport contact for regional planning, logistics and operations

What You'll Do:

Process & Cost Control: Work cross-functionally to identify all barriers and resources to achieve financial goals.

Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of relevant carrier modes

Maintain the proper balance of transport modes within managed regions

Support regional sourcing initiatives (optimal lane mapping, tactical lane adjustments, ad hoc capacity procurement, etc.)

Manage tactical procurement events to support logistics and planning teams

Preparation for and leading of ad hoc carrier negotiations

Support internal stakeholders working on customer service and supply chain projects

Maintain or develop key strategic relationships with transportation providers and internal stakeholders

Maintain and update carrier routing guides within TMS

Monitor key performance indicators for improvement and control purposes

Identify cost saving opportunities and drive execution of initiatives with management team

Deliver on fiscal year goals and objectives

Escalation point for regional planning, logistics and operations

Ability to accept rapidly changing priorities, shift focus to accomplish a tactical goal, then return to strategic priorities without losing productivity

Maintain and update transportation SOP’s

Work with planning, logistics and operations teams to facilitate equipment utilization and velocity

Ensure rates within the CHEP used TMS system are properly maintained

Customer Service & Support: Operate a business unit that consistently meets internal and external customer needs & expectations.

Learn about the customer's challenges and objectives, both internal and external

Identify ways to support those needs and overcome challenges

Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency

Identify changes or challenges to management

Deliver analysis of service and cost to determine areas of opportunity

Develop positive relationship with third party providers and ensures consistent achievement of expectations / requirements

Measures

Carrier on time performance (DIFOT) & (CIFOT)

Average cost per load for region

Trailer to load ratio

Driver utilization

Routing guide utilization

Tender load acceptance

Spot market volume and rate

Inflation target

Customer satisfaction, NPS

Dedicated Coverage

Booked Not Shipped (BNS)

What You'll Bring:

Bachelors in supply chain, Business, or equivalent experience

1 - 3 years’ experience in Transportation or Supply Chain

Must be able to prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact and communicate clearly across multiple audiences.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerBI and business intelligence software

Knowledge of the transportation industry and current trends

Exposure to the supply chain, preferably direct

Familiarity with CHEP carrier network

Hybrid Remote

Adaptability, Carrier Management, Empathy, Experimentation, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Load Planning, Procurement, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, Vendor Management

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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