Transportation Analyst

Transportation Analyst

The Transportation Analyst reports to the Manager of Inbound Transportation and is responsible for executing maximum efficiency in the movement of all domestic inbound shipments for the company associated with full truckload, less than truckload, intermodal and parcel shipments. He / She will take a collaborative approach and will be accountable for developing and executing operating plans to support delivering a superior experience to our customers through a best-of-class network. The Transportation Analyst ensures that internal and external customers receive the highest level of service, and makes decisions that maximize the operation's performance and cost metrics.

What You Will Do

Coordinate and plan supporting aspects of the company's inbound domestic transportation programs and ensure maximum efficiency in the movement of goods :

• Develop sufficient processes to support the execution of the overall transportation operations and strategy, including planning and forecasting analysis to support current requirements and future growth.
• Develop lines of communication between suppliers, merchants, stores, etc. to increase levels of collaboration to realize efficiency and cost savings.
• Support the development and execution of annual transportation budgets, metrics and KPI's for carrier evaluations and other department activities.
• Understand and support compliance standards as related to the Belk Vendor Guide. Ensure adherence to all domestic transportation laws and regulations.
• Peak period planning and coordination. Identify potential capacity shortfalls. Proactive communication of exception shipments to impacted stakeholders.
• Provide analytical support for inbound transportation, along with any potential inbound / outbound synergies.
• Support supplier program to ensure service levels are consistently exceeded at the most effective costs; includes supporting relationship management strategies and performance management aligned with operational planning and execution.
• Work closely with merchants to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery of commodities, and to evaluate and plan for shipping instances that are not considered to be standard circumstances.
• Support the execution of annual TL / IMDL / LTL bid process with incumbent carriers and new carriers to award inbound lanes based on cost, service, insurance, and ability to deliver in accordance with Belk requirements.
• Work closely with DC operations and carrier partners to optimize use of backhaul strategies.

Work to optimize resources in support of the company's goals and objectives :

Convey a desire and commitment for continuous improvement :

Education Qualifications

BA / BS in Business, Engineering, Logistics / Supply Chain Management or equivalent Required

Experience Qualifications

1-3 years transportation and / or supply chain experience as an operator with a career path showing increasing responsibility in transportation, logistics and supply chain Required and Experience in transportation management systems / supply chain technology Required

Skills and Abilities

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; advanced skills in Excel Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills Personable, motivated, entrepreneurial, outgoing Excellent relationship management skills Ability to work effectively across organizations among suppliers, supply chain, and stores; ability to create strong, trust-based relationships with these constituents Well-developed analytical skills with reference to merchandise, vendors and freight; identification and development of transportation trends; transportation systems operations; and expense control efforts A champion on new initiatives with an ability to successfully work across different groups, and to execute by bridging functional and divisional silos Ability to collaborate with others, accountable for results, and an impeccable record of delivering on projects and daily job functions Fact-based, objective approach Demonstrated sense of urgency Ability to align actions and plans to strategies Supports a learning culture Focuses on customers and results Some limited travel