Inbound Transportation Analyst
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Job Location:
Hayward, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Inbound Transportation Analyst to support inbound logistics operations in a production manufacturing environment. This role focuses on transportation data analysis planning support shipment visibility and supplier readiness while also supporting ad-hoc transportation needs as required.
The Inbound Transportation Analyst will partner closely with Inventory Planners Suppliers and Logistics partners to ensure transportation plans are executable data is accurate and complete and shipments are tracked effectively through SAP Transportation Management (TM). This role also supports customs compliance activities and serves as a backup for import and export shipments.
In this role you will:
- Analyze inbound transportation data to support production transportation planning shipment prioritization and capacity alignment.
- Support planning and execution of ad-hoc inbound and outbound shipments.
- Partner with Inventory Planners to align transportation plans with material availability production schedules and build priorities.
- Assess supplier shipping readiness by reviewing lead times documentation completeness and historical performance data.
- Maintain accurate and timely shipment data in SAP Transportation Management (TM) to ensure end-to-end visibility and reliable reporting.
- Monitor in-transit shipments and analyze risks or trends that may impact delivery performance or production continuity.
- Collect validate and analyze transportation KPIs (on-time delivery lead time variance cost supplier compliance).
- Support freight spend analysis lane performance reviews and carrier performance reporting.
- Identify data gaps process inefficiencies and system issues impacting transportation planning or visibility.
- Assist in developing dashboards reports and insights to support decision-making.
- Support import and export compliance activities through data validation documentation review and serving as a backup for import and export-related shipments.
- Collaborate with customs brokers freight forwarders and internal compliance teams to ensure accurate data submission and regulatory adherence.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on transportation analytics data quality and planning effectiveness.
Travel: up to 25% may be required (including international travel)
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in transportation analytics logistics planning or supply chain analysis within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business Analytics or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret transportation data and translate it into actionable insights.
- Experience working with SAP Transportation Management (TM) or similar transportation systems.
- Experience with inbound transportation processes carrier management and shipment lifecycle.
- Knowledge of freight spend modeling lane optimization or carrier scorecarding.
- Experience with import/export and customs compliance.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience supporting production or manufacturing planning teams.
- Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA integration and master data concepts.
- Experience building dashboards or automated reports (e.g. Excel Google Sheets BI tools).
- Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience.
- Masters degree in Supply Chain Management Operations or Engineering
$140000 - $160000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling as well as positioning within a level is determined by a range of factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant years of experience domain knowledge and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave vacation bereavement) unpaid time off Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights Amazon RSUs health insurance long-term care insurance long-term and short-term disability insurance and life insurance.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
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