Regional Transportation Analyst

Overview

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Duration: 3 months potential extension or conversion

Job Description:

Join a dynamic Regional Transportation Team supporting domestic operations for a leading distribution company. This role manages transportation activities into and out of distribution centers, with responsibility for either regional operations or critical real estate footprint project work. You'll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where adaptability and strong communication skills are essential.

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday in office, Friday remote

• Inbox Management & Response: Monitor and respond to transportation-related inquiries from field teams and distribution centers within 24-hour sundown rule
• Regional Support: Serve as primary transportation resource for assigned distribution center(s), managing all inbound and outbound transportation activities
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Gather and compile raw data from multiple sources; conduct research on industry trends and benchmarks; normalize data into centralized formats
• Performance Analysis: Analyze transportation metrics, compare against industry/company benchmarks, identify trends, and prepare cost analyses
• Reporting & Documentation: Create spreadsheets, reports with charts and graphs, and ad hoc analyses; define data definitions and document data limitations
• Stakeholder Communication: Adapt communication style to various building leaders' preferences (Teams, email, phone, text); proactively engage with remote distribution center teams
• Strategic Recommendations: Provide actionable recommendations based on findings and analysis; contribute input on policies and procedures
• Project Support: Participate in real estate footprint changes and other strategic transportation initiatives

Education:

• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related discipline

Technical

Skills:

• Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency (data manipulation, combining multiple data sources, creating digestible reports)
• Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail
• Transportation or logistics background preferred (carrier-side or corporate experience both valued)

Essential Soft Skills (Critical Success Factors):

• Stress Management: Thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Proactive Communication: Speaks up, asks questions, and advocates for needs without waiting to be approached
• Accountability & Ownership: Takes responsibility for work quality and regional performance
• Adaptability: Works effectively with ambiguity and limited formal documentation/SOPs
• Multitasking: Manages multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritizes effectively
• Independent Worker: Operates autonomously once trained; seeks guidance when needed but doesn't require constant oversight
• Problem Solving: Quickly catches on to new concepts and troubleshoots issues independently

This role prioritizes personality fit and soft skills over technical experience
. We value:

• Resilience under pressure (transportation can be stressful day-to-day)
• Team players who align with company core values: doing the right thing, integrity, and smart decision-making
• Clear communicators who can build relationships with remote stakeholders they rarely meet in person
• Self-starters who take ownership of their region/projects

Note: We're open to candidates ranging from recent college graduates to experienced professionals. The right attitude and work style matter more than years of experience.

• Conversion to Full-Time: Strong contractor-to-FTE conversion track record (90-day to 4-month timeline) based on performance
• Technical Development: Team is building capabilities in Business Intelligence, SQL, and TMS systems
• Career Progression: Opportunity to advance within a diverse, growing 10-person team
• Autonomy: Increased independence and decision-making authority as you demonstrate competence

• Collaborative, supportive environment with accessible leadership
• Open-door policy and approachable management style
• Organically diverse team (gender, background, experience levels)
• Manager advocates for team members and provides…