Category Manager – Transportation Analytics

Position Title: Category Manager Transportation Analytics Pay Rate:$89000 - $119000Multiple factors including Individual experience skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay Salaried Full-Time (Hybrid)About The Role:Overview In partnership with the businesses and Global Supply Chain we optimize our total cost of ownership by strategically sourcing international transportation and effectively utilizing procurement best practices. The wide scope of this position involves systems administration transportation mode operational support business requirements knowledge market and contract analysis based on reliability service and cost competitiveness. The primary function is to raise visibility with strategic data analysis to support decision making in an effort to reduce cost to serve while improving the customer experience across the transportation procurement Accountabilities:Data Management and ReportingMaintain internal Power BI reporting and enhance reporting capabilities through workshops and training across all modes of transportationExtract and analyze internal historical volume data using tools like SAP BW CFI Xtract Universal Alteryx and TAP ensuring accuracy and correlation with market drivers. Prepare and present detailed reports tracking project progress operational metrics and export performance. Develop and maintain spreadsheets summaries dashboards and advanced analyses to support decision-making access to multiple systems including P44 SharePoint PBI Cloud Deliver Workspace PBI Report Server International Distribution folder and prices and price related data accuracy in various rate repositories Ocean Rate Lookup Tools and SAP to enable efficient internal and external stakeholder (Freight Forwarders and Carriers) operations. Owner and admin of Transportation SharePoint PBI Cloud Deliver Workspace and PBI Report Server folder of Oversight and SupportExecute and maintain critical system updates including post-bid rate changes and ad hoc rates to SAP allocation submissions Ocean Rate Lookup tools and rate expiration rate and lane and manage deadlines for deliverables like bid package rate expiration rates and lane data and carrier allocation files to maintain seamless operational Improvement and InnovationIdentify workflow and reporting inefficiencies and propose technology-driven solutions to enhance export discussions on innovative analytics practices to optimize reporting and Sharing and TrainingShare expertise in tools like Power BI Alteryx P44 InforNexus with peers through team meetings or community current and new team members to help them navigate systems tools and departmental Engagement and CollaborationAct as a liaison between internal teams and external partners (e.g. logistics providers software vendors and consultants) to align deliverables and ensure assigned export workstreams success. Research and Market AnalysisResearch publicly available information including market indices supplier data and current events to inform decision-making. Analyze internal spend data and market trends to support the sourcing team in strategy development. About You: Knowledge Skills and Abilities Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Data Analytics or Business Administration5 years of supply chain experienceAdvanced analytical skills and competency in the use of analytical toolsBasic understanding of the SAP S2K BW Intermediate understanding of Power BITenacity / Drive for results when mining dataRequired competencies: Manages Ambiguity Interpersonal Savy Plans and Aligns Drives Results Manages Complexity Customer Focus Builds Networks Time Management Effective Communication Functional/Technical Skills About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products diapers feminine care incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and addition our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials paints coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3300 employees globally with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting GCF:Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected valued engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness creativity talents experiences and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse Got You Covered:At Global Cellulose Fibers our employees are our most important asset and thats reflected in our benefits package that includes health welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families including:Medical Dental Life insuranceFlexible Spending AccountsShort-term and Long-term Disability401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributionsPaid Time OffPhysical Location of Position: 6400 Poplar Avenue Memphis TN 38197Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact or .