Transportation Analyst

Transportation Analyst Role reports to: Manager Transportation Operations Location: North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit Work Location: Hybrid What you will do The Transportation Analyst is responsible for managing and optimizing a portfolio of transportation lanes ensuring consistent product availability and the highest levels of customer experience. Including scheduling and routing shipments, analyzing transportation planning opportunities to reduce costs, verifying purchase order and bill information, monitoring orders from start to finish, coordinating with carriers, preparing for carrier contract negotiations, and collecting data for monthly reports. Key Responsibilities • Manage a portfolio of transportation lanes within the Kenvue network and ensure optimal service, including tactical issues, on an exception basis. • Analyze transportation data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and effective transportation operations. • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve transportation processes. • Identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance transportation efficiency and reduce environmental impact. • Develop and implement transportation strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs. • Collaborate with carriers to negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with service agreements. • Monitor carrier performance and implement programs to improve service quality. • Prepare and distribute reports on transportation metrics and performance. • Assist with the development of transportation budgets and forecasts. • Coordinate with sales and production teams to ensure on-time delivery of products. • Research and evaluate new transportation technologies and methods. • Additional responsibilities include coordination, track & trace/exception management for assigned transportation lanes, and ad-hoc operational analytics to drive day to day business efficiencies. • Identify and mitigate transportation risks to ensure safe and timely delivery of goods. • Deliver results across critical metrics owned by Transportation such as on-time delivery, cost improvement programs, freight spend performance vs. budget, security infraction rates, and quality deliverables. • Up to 10% of travel. What we are looking for Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree insupply chain, transportation, logistics, or a related field. • 2-4 years of experience in transportation analysis or a related field. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools. • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools. • Requires experience in logistics, customer service, transportation, distribution, operations, supply chain, and/or information technology. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface with various groups including customers, sales offices, DCs, and plant production departments. • Ability to handle multiple priorities successfully and work independently while demonstrating initiative. Desired Qualifications • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) • Knowledge of Six Sigma/Process Excellence tools and methodologies. • Ability to think creatively and identify innovative solutions to transportation challenges. #LI-AP1 What’s in it for you Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges: $72,675.00 - $102,600.00 This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors. • Competitive Benefit Package* • Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More! • Learning & Development Opportunities • Kenvuer Impact Networks • This list could vary based on location/region *Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.