Transportation Analyst I

Immediate need for a talented Transportation Analyst I. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Charlotte, NC (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 25-75994

Pay Range: $18 - $21/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and contacting bulk customers to validate the accuracy of the order on file at the TMS level prior to carrier tender.
• S/T location, contact information, bulk product and quantity to be delivered.
• Meter or scale unload etc. just to name a few of the order validation steps Accountabilities.
• Document all customer contacts according to the call script guidelines.
• Manage and perform all data updates in TMS.
• Followed with email updates to customer service.
• Work independently with or without direct supervision.
• Maintain order integrity by verifying all order information.
• Must be comfortable and courteous on the telephone.
• Work closely with the bulk control tower team and take directions.
• The Transportation Planner is responsible for inbound, interplant and direct to customer shipments.
• The Transportation Planner will manage shipments from planning to completion, monitor cost, service and compliance for carriers.
• Assist the Transportation Manager as needed with special projects, analysis and metric reporting.
• Working independently while supporting the team to achieve the goal of on time pickup and delivery; Consolidating loads; Problem resolution; Communication with carriers and sites; Daily report
• Analyze data to identify areas for cost and service improvement opportunities.
• Masterful customer service skills supporting multiple customer accounts.
• Proactively analyzes and implements best practices and process improvement opportunities.
• Utilizes transportation software system to identify least cost routing and shipment consolidation to minimize cost.
• Coordinates daily activity to track and monitor delivery status and movement of goods to customers, both external and internal.
• Communicates with sites to optimize customer service and freight spend.
• Works with shipping department to establish, maintain and facilitate dock adjustments.
• Routes special customer orders as needed. (White glove and hot loads)
• Acts as a first point of contact for brokers and carriers.
• Works with DRP planners, sites and carriers to ensure internal transfers are shipping timely.
• As necessary assist carrier with pickup and delivery appointment.
• Identify root cause and resolve issues preventing carrier from completing task on their own.
• Coordinates any inbound loads with planners and manufacturing.
• Daily reporting to the Senior planner of issues of sites and carriers.
• Attends meetings as needed with sites, carriers and cross functionally.
• May perform other duties as required.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• A strong core competency in integrated planning approaches, critical thinking, task management, effective communication/storytelling (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong decision-making ability supporting data.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple departments.
• Strong analytical skills and able to adapt quickly to change.
• Strong multi-tasker, comfortable moving quickly from task to task.
• Ability to exercise discretion while managing confidential information.
• Strong problem-solving skills using intuition and experience to complement data.
• Proficient MS Office, Word processing software, Spreadsheet software, and Internet software.
• This role is heavy CUSTOMER SERVICE Via emails, teams chat and phone calls
• Must be quick thinking, manage multiple priorities, efficient at follow-up and fast acting.
• Must be able to PROBLEM SOLVE QUICKLY.
• Candidate needs to be able to demonstrate they are detailed orientated and able to apply trainings and learnings to their daily work and output.
• Must have experience working in a Transportation Management System
• Must be able to work individually and drive productivity each day
• Must work will others and in team settings

Our client is a leading Food processing Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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