Distribution Operations Analyst II

Transportation Analyst II

Inside the Role

Position Summary:

The Transportation Analyst II is responsible for overseeing outbound transportation network activity through performance analysis, carrier management, network optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures reliable planning, execution, visibility, and financial accuracy across a multi modal network through collaborative interactions with internal stakeholders, carrier partners, and third-party logistics providers. The multi-modal outbound network optimizes Dedicated Delivery Service (DDS), LTL transportation, and other outbound logistics initiatives.

The analyst leverages data and transportation expertise to identify opportunities, resolve operational challenges, and drives network performance to create positive customer impacts.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Oversee 3PL daily execution, ensuring service levels, process compliance, and performance expectations are met
• Monitor carrier performance and service metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with third-party logistics providers, carriers, and internal stakeholders to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze transportation data and develop recommendations to improve service, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support corrective actions for transportation disruptions and service failures.
• Support carrier sourcing activities, transportation bids, and strategic transportation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain transportation reporting, KPIs, and performance dashboards.
• Collaborate with PDC Operations, Sales, Customer Support, and Transportation teams on cross-functional initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement projects and other transportation-related responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensure timely and accurate carrier invoice processing, including CASS validation, GL coding accuracy, and cost-center alignment

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA with 2-4 years of relevant transportation, logistics, supply chain, distribution, or carrier management experience.
• 1 year of experience analyzing transportation operations, carrier performance, and service metrics
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across functions
• An attached resume is required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience with carrier management, transportation operations, or network optimization
• Experience working with third-party logistics providers (3PLs)
• Knowledge of DDS, LTL, or other transportation modes
• Experience with SAP, TMS, Power BI, or similar analytical tools
• Continuous improvement or project management experience

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s):
Fort Mill, SC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:
Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #One Team Best Team  culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services.

Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of…