Analyst, Transportation

Overview

Transportation Analyst Job Summary

The role of the Transportation Analyst is to execute transportation plans, coordinate transportation for multiple Office Depot locations, and provide support as needed. The role will work in a fast paced, time sensitive environment, working in conjunction with Field Operations will be critical to servicing our internal and external customers. The Transportation Analyst will work closely with DC/Cross-dock Management as well as Corporate Staff to problem solve as needed. The Transportation Analyst is tasked with resolving operational issues, gathering data, interpreting, and formulating conclusions based on the data assembled. This role will support continuous improvement by gathering data, analyze, and drawing conclusions for Senior Transportation leadership.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and execute day-to-day routing for DC, Cross-Docks, and Inbound Consolidation (VC) program.
• Utilize Office Depot systems and software:
  • Coordinate flow of product into and out of DC’s and Cross-docks.
  • Optimize transportation plans for inbound or outbound delivery.
  • Maintaining TE rates, Routing Logic, and Zip Codes. Analyze and interpret data related to systems changes.
• Coordinate and analyze operational metrics and provide feedback on trends, risks, and opportunities to leadership.
• Analyze delivery network to identify expense reduction opportunities.
• Research on-time performance deficiencies. Work directly with Field Leadership in developing corrective plans of action.
• Understand Field Operations and work with Field Leadership to provide best results to our internal and external customers.
• Balance of time will be devoted to miscellaneous projects or regional issues that may arise, as well as other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent work experience in general business, supply chain, transportation, logistics, or operations management.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in general business, transportation, logistics, or related disciplines.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Office Depot and OfficeMax is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

Office Depot and OfficeMax offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the Apply Now button.

How to Apply

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Other Information

• Transportation Management Systems
• Microsoft Office
• Computer and software skills
• Ability to analyze data/information and make appropriate recommendations
• Requires interpretation and determines the proper course of action for variety of situations
• Multi-tasking and managing deadlines
• Accountable for actions and work with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiating skills to deal with diverse personalities
• Ability to travel
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)
• AS400 Systems
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Oracle Transportation Module
• Roadnet
• Integrity, Accountability, Innovative, and Respectful
• Excellent communications skills to develop strong relationships with internal customers, external customers, and vendors.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Positive and engaging personality
• Action Oriented
• Possess a good understanding of logistics management.;;;
• Knowledge of Private Fleet operations
• Knowledge of 3rd Party Transportation/Logistics operations
• Demonstrate passion for the brand, products, services and solutions offered to our customers
• Must possess a desire to continually develop skills and product knowledge
• Quality Decision Making
• Drive for Results
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Patience
• Winning Attitude

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