Transportation Analyst II

Position Overview

This position supports efficient execution and continuous improvement of FFUSA-managed transportation operations, including dry, refrigerated, tanker, and 3PL freight. Coordinates transportation activities across plants, warehouses, carriers, suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders while developing analytics, reporting, dashboards, and KPIs that drive operational performance, service excellence, network optimization, and informed decision-making.

Support Logistics Manager: FFUSA arranged dry, refrigerated, fluid and finished goods shipments and 3PLs.

• Coordinate and monitor transportation activity using the Transportation Management System (TMS), Oracle Order Management, EDI, and web-based carrier platforms.
• Coordinate logistics schedules among plants, warehouses, customers, brokers, suppliers, carriers, and 3PL providers.
• Create, maintain, and manage transportation orders and shipment activities, including manual orders when required.
• Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve service disruptions, delays, and transportation issues.
• Support transportation requirements for milk, fluids, cheese, butter, and other production plans.
• Make timely operational decisions based on service, cost, production, and supply chain requirements.
• Maintain carrier rates, transportation system data, and rate structures.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, 3PLs, suppliers, customers, warehouses, and internal stakeholders.
• Respond to transportation-related inquiries, communicate changes and requirements, and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Qualify and onboard new carriers and vendors; support contract administration, rate negotiations, and carrier performance management.
• Investigate and resolve transportation claims, OS&D issues, and supplier complaints.
• Manage the non-fluid transportation network and support bulk fluid and 3PL operations to meet plant production, customer service, and operational objectives.

• Execute transportation strategies that support production, customer service, and supply chain goals.
• Develop and maintain transportation analytics, reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Analyze transportation costs, carrier performance, service metrics, and freight network effectiveness using Excel, Tableau, and transportation reporting tools.
• Provide transportation rate analysis and support customer bids, carrier reviews, and requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Lead or support network optimization studies and recommend value-added solutions that improve service and reduce transportation costs.
• Measure and report on-time pickup and delivery performance.

• Identify and implement transportation process improvements and improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), routing guides, and transportation documentation.
• Recommend improvements that enhance service, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
• Support cross-functional projects and strategic supply chain initiatives.
• Participate in ongoing transportation and logistics optimization efforts. Identifying and implementing improvement projects to deliver continuous improvement for the logistics function.

• Associate's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or service-related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of proficiency in professional email correspondence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work after hours or weekends as…