Analyst, Transportation Logistics

Job Title and Company

Analyst, Transportation Logistics at Mark Anthony Services Inc.

Responsibilites

• Continuously explore ways and identify opportunities to reduce freight costs.
• Continuously plan, analyze, and optimize the transportation network.
• Build, plan, and route loads in the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Manage appointment scheduling requirements relative to the delivery plan to optimize the highest levels of service at the lowest landed cost.
• Track execution of loads against relevant milestones to identify delays, risks in transit and keep relevant stakeholders informed with updates.
• Proactively interact with carriers to ensure an unimpeded transportation process and minimize delays of deliverables (e.g., actual arrival and departure times, PODs, etc.).
• Act as liaison between Customer Supply Chain, Fulfillment, and carriers.
• Maintain carrier KPIs – on‑time performance, tender acceptance, routing guide compliance.
• Manage Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) related to transportation activities.

Key Metrics & Financial Targets

• Carrier KPIs: on-time performance, tender acceptance, routing guide compliance.
• COGS.

Ownership and Influence

• Execution of order lifecycle – planning to delivery.
• Carrier selection in spot market workflow.
• Influence carrier network decisions based on performance and business needs.
• Advise the transportation team as subject‑matter expert for business initiatives.

Critical Stakeholders and Relationships

• Internal – Customer Supply Chain Planners, Fulfillment, Warehouses.
• External – Partner carriers, TMS provider, distributors, copackers.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of progressive experience in logistics, transportation, or warehouse operations.
• Experience working with TMS platforms.

Skills Needed to be Successful

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong attention to detail.
• Problem solving, multi‑tasking and prioritization, sense of urgency.

What You Will Learn in this Role

• Cross‑functional collaboration with the broader Logistics team and business impact.
• The impact of carrier relationships and long‑term partnerships.

Work Model

This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring on‑site presence in the office at least four days per week to support collaboration and team engagement.

Compensation

• Competitive annual salary from $64,000 to $80,000 for positions based in Illinois.
• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions.
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• Company matching 401(k) contributions.
• Paid time off, including annual leave, paid sick time, and holidays.
• Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth.

Additional Information

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Distribution and Supply Chain.
• Industries:
  Truck Transportation.

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