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Job Overview

The Transportation Operations Analyst will provide transportation and logistics support for the planning, KPI execution, carrier cost lane analysis, transportation-sourcing activities, and the overall efficiency and improvement opportunities across the GLC transportation and logistics network.

Job Responsibilities

+ Collaborate with other functions within the company to support the development transportation and logistics solutions.

+ Assist in identifying opportunities for transportation and logistics cost reduction through root cause analysis.

+ Support freight rate analysis to identify areas for cost reduction.

+ Provide analytical and implementation support for annual and bi-annual Transportation and Logistics RFPs

+ Review new lanes and procure carriers through an RFP process

+ Support the development and execution of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Carrier and Supply Chain Dashboard creation

+ Provide monthly and quarterly carrier performance reporting to support carrier scorecards.

+ Work with IT to develop reports and data gathering methods to measure transportation costs and on time performance.

+ Provide customer freight quote analysis and support

+ Develop and support carrier rates maintenance in TMS

+ Support carrier reviews

+ Support the scheduling of customer delivery appointments

+ All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.

+ All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.

+ Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or a related field from an accredited institution

+ High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years transportation operations experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.

+ Strong math aptitude and quantitative problem solving approach.

+ Written and oral communication skills.

+ Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite ability including Excel and PowerPoint.

+ Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future (i.e. CPT/OPT).

Preferred Education and Experience

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, or a related field with 2 years’ experience

+ Business reporting/data gathering software experience.

+ Quantitative Excel modeling experience.

+ Full-cycle project management experience.

+ SAP experience.

+ Experience with Oracle TMS solutions.

+ Ability to frame opportunities in a clear, concise and logical manner.

+ Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, problem solve and meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

• Work is performed in an office setting.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.