Transportation Analyst ISO Container Shipments

Transportation Analyst ISO Container Shipments

Start Date : October 6th End Date : Early March Schedule : MondayFriday, hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite) Hours : 8 : 00 AM 5 : 00 PM Salary : $30.00 per hour

Position Summary : The Transportation Analyst will be responsible for coordinating, analyzing, and optimizing ISO container shipments across domestic and international lanes. This role ensures timely, compliant, and cost-effective movement of bulk and packaged goods, while maintaining alignment with carrier contracts, customs regulations, and company service-level expectations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Plan, monitor, and execute ISO container shipments (import, export, and domestic repositioning).
• Track and report on shipment KPIs (on-time delivery, dwell time, demurrage / detention, cost-to-serve).
• Liaise with steamship lines, drayage providers, railroads, and depots to ensure accurate scheduling and container flow.
• Support carrier negotiations and provide analysis on spot market vs. contract performance.
• Partner with internal teams on customs documentation, HS codes, Incoterms, and bonded warehouse / FTZ processes.
• Investigate and resolve shipment delays, capacity constraints, and service failures.
• Maintain accurate data in TMS / ERP (SAP, Power BI, or similar platforms) for tracking and reporting.
• Prepare and distribute weekly / monthly logistics scorecards and cost reports for leadership review.
• Recommend process improvements for ISO fleet utilization, cost savings, and service enhancement.

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Reports To : Transportation Manager / Logistics Operations Lead