Distribution Operations Analyst II

Daimler Truck AG

$71K — $91K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA with 2-4 years of relevant experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, distribution, or carrier management.
  • 1 year analyzing transportation operations and performance metrics.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting tool proficiency.
  • Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily execution with third-party logistics (3PL), meeting service and performance standards.
  • Monitor and analyze carrier performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to improve operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
  • Analyze transportation data to enhance service and cost efficiency.
  • Conduct root cause analyses for logistics disruptions and initiate corrective actions.
  • Support transportation sourcing and strategic initiatives, including bids.
  • Develop KPIs and performance dashboards for transportation reporting.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus program.
  • 401k company contribution with a match up to 6% and non-elective contributions of 3-7%.
  • 4 weeks of paid vacation plus 15 calendar holidays.
  • 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs.
  • Tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off.
Full Job Description

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.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of$71,000 - $91,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401kcompany contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 15calendar holidays; 8 weekspaidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.

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 #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

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 application
  • Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
  • Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
  • Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
  • EEO - Disabled/Veterans

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