Regional Transportation Analyst

Overview

Placement Type:
Temporary

Salary: $45-50 Hourly

Start Date:

Jan 5, 2026

Are you ready to make a significant impact on the backbone of a major distribution and logistics operation? Join our client, a leading force in efficient product movement, as they seek a talented individual to optimize their vast transportation network. As a key player, you'll directly influence the flow of goods, streamline operations, and drive strategic improvements that keep their critical supply chain moving seamlessly.

This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the success of a company dedicated to delivering excellence.

This role is a continuous talent pipeline opportunity. We are building a pool of qualified candidates for current and future openings.

Regional Transportation Analysts support distribution center operations by managing transportation activities into and out of facilities. This role coordinates with carriers, manages freight operations, and ensures efficient product flow across the distribution network. Analysts work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where adaptability and strong communication skills are essential.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Thursday in office, Friday remote (when position is active)

• Inbox Management & Response:
  Monitor and respond to transportation-related inquiries from field teams and distribution centers within 24-hour timeframe
• 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
• Carrier Coordination:
  Manage relationships with transportation carriers, coordinate shipments, resolve issues, and optimize delivery performance

Education:

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

Essential

Experience:

• Commercial transportation coordination experience (coordinating freight with carriers from shipper/corporate perspective)
• Carrier relationship management - procurement, negotiation, performance management
• Experience coordinating inbound/outbound logistics for distribution centers
• Proven ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced environments

Technical

Skills:

• Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency (data manipulation, combining multiple data sources, creating digestible reports)
• Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail
• Transportation Management System (TMS) experience preferred
• Experience with route planning and optimization tools is a plus

Essential Soft Skills (Critical Success Factors):

• Stress Management:
  Thrives in high-pressure 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 performance
• Adaptability:
  Works effectively with ambiguity and limited formal documentation
• 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 alongside technical experience. We value:

• Resilience under pressure (transportation operations…