Senior Transportation Analyst, MFG Ind.

Senior Transportation Analyst

Location:Wisconsin (Onsite/Hybrid Depending on Facility)
Industry: Manufacturing Supply Chain Logistics

Overview

A leading organization within the industrial manufacturing sector is seeking a Senior Transportation Analyst to drive execution optimization and continuous improvement across transportation and logistics operations.

This role serves as a central connector between Manufacturing Supply Chain and Finance ensuring efficient freight movement optimized inventory flow and alignment with production demands. The position is highly analytical and execution-focused with a strong emphasis on achieving On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery while controlling transportation and operational costs.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation Strategy & Execution

• Lead daily transportation planning for inbound raw materials and outbound finished goods
• Determine optimal transportation modes including truck and rail to balance cost and service levels
• Secure short- and long-term carrier capacity aligned with production and shipping requirements
• Drive and maintain high OTIF performance across all shipments

Load Planning & Systems Management

• Develop and manage shipment load plans within ERP and transportation systems
• Oversee full lifecycle management of purchase orders and sales orders from planning through delivery
• Maintain transportation schedules load plans and reporting outputs

Real-Time Data Analysis & Decision Making

• Monitor shipment production and consumption data to proactively adjust plans
• Respond in real time to supply disruptions demand shifts and production changes
• Analyze transportation metrics to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies

Inventory Flow & Coordination

• Partner with operations to optimize inventory positioning across facilities
• Support SKU-level inventory strategies aligned with capacity and storage constraints
• Manage inventory transitions including end-of-life SKU wind-downs to reduce financial risk

Yard & Logistics Operations

• Coordinate with yard teams in high-volume drop-and-hook environments
• Optimize trailer utilization dock scheduling and yard flow efficiency

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Act as a liaison across Supply Chain Operations Finance and Sales
• Provide analytical insights on weekly production results and monthly performance
• Identify root causes of service or cost issues and implement corrective actions

Transportation Operations & Compliance

• Track in-transit shipments and resolve carrier or delivery issues
• Review and approve freight invoices to ensure accuracy and cost control
• Ensure compliance with transportation policies and performance standards

Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support logistics initiatives focused on improving service cost and process efficiency
• Provide cross-functional support across transportation and logistics operations as needed

Qualifications

Experience

• 4-7 years of experience in transportation logistics or supply chain analytics
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing or distribution environments strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage complex freight networks and carrier relationships

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency including Pivot Tables XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP and large dataset analysis
• Experience with ERP systems SAP strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Education

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Finance or related field

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capability
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced high-volume environments
• High attention to detail with strong execution discipline
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent achievement of OTIF delivery targets
• Measurable reduction in transportation costs while maintaining service excellence
• Improved load planning efficiency and carrier utilization
• Strong alignment between transportation strategy production goals and financial performance

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• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits

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