What we needExol is seeking a highly analytical and operationally minded
Senior Transportation Analyst to support the development, execution, and optimization of transportation operations across our network. Reporting to the Transportation leadership team, this role will transform transportation data into actionable insights while helping design, implement, and improve processes that drive service, efficiency, and scalability.
The Transportation Analyst will play a key role in supporting daily transportation operations, developing standard processes, enabling Transportation Management System (TMS) capabilities, and leading continuous improvement initiatives in a rapidly growing environment. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced settings, balances analytical thinking with hands-on execution, and enjoys solving complex operational challenges.
What you9ll doTransportation Operations & Process Improvement- Develop, document, and standardize transportation processes, procedures, and work instructions.
- Support the implementation of new operating models, customers, and transportation programs.
- Partner with transportation managers and operational teams to improve service, efficiency, and execution quality.
- Monitor process compliance, investigate operational issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Provide operational support during launches, peak periods, and network transitions.
Systems & TMS Support- Support TMS configuration, testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment activities.
- Document business requirements and collaborate with technology teams on system enhancements.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate manual processes.
- Assist with user adoption and stabilization efforts following new system implementations.
Analytics & Performance Management- Develop and maintain transportation reports, dashboards, and KPI scorecards.
- Analyze trends related to transportation cost, productivity, service performance, and network efficiency.
- Provide actionable recommendations and analytical insights to improve network optimization and operational results.
- Support reporting needs for both internal stakeholders and external customers.
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration- Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives across transportation operations.
- Serve as a bridge between operational teams and support functions (Operations, Procurement, Finance, Customer Service, and Technology) to ensure successful execution.
What you9ll need- Bachelor9s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years in transportation operations, billing, claims, logistics compliance, finance operations, or related functions.
- Hands-on experience with LTL (Less-than-Truckload) and FTL (Full Truckload) transportation operations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience supporting day-to-day transportation operations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies and tools, including Kaizen, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, Root Cause Analysis, and Standard Work.
- Experience supporting TMS implementations, system enhancements, or user adoption initiatives.
- Understanding of retailer appointment scheduling, compliance requirements, delivery execution, and retailer consolidation programs or multi-stop distribution networks.
- Experience working in a startup, transformation, or high-growth environment.
- Experience in transportation planning, dispatch, brokerage/control tower operations, or customer service exception management.
Our Environment- Up to 25% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver9s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
- The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.
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