First Mile Optimization Analyst

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Job Summary

Responsible for reviewing, identifying and executing on opportunities to drive Freight expense reduction and service improvement for First Mile transportation in a manner that supports company and customer goals. Continuously analyze data and processes to measure/improve carrier and company performance/productivity.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Serves as a resource to assigned client in area of expertise and supports field personnel, Distribution Centers, Sales, Supply Chain and other departments in transportation/logistics areas.
• Gathers and compiles raw data; conducts research for industry trends and benchmarks; and normalizes data to be incorporated into a centralized data format.
• Prepares spreadsheets for data analysis; prepare reports with charts and graphs, mailing lists, maps and ad hoc requests. Defines data definitions and documents data limitations.
• Develops business tools and solutions to improve logistics processes.
• Develops cost estimates and forecasts. Creates and maintains costing models.
• Informs executive management on all pertinent issues concerning the supply chain process.
• Ensures the structure of all logistics and delivery programs meet Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Ensures products, components and/or supplies are shipped, distributed or received in an efficient manner.

Nature and Scope

• Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
• Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the expected results. Determines and develops an approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
• May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep analytics capability to efficiently review data and develop insights to drive performance improvement.
• Experience analyzing and identifying impactful improvement strategies for First Mile Operations.
• Demonstrated history of executing on identified improvement opportunities to deliver significant measurable benefits.
• Successful vendor and carrier negotiation experience.

This position may be remote, or hybrid based on location. Eligible candidates residing in the greater Atlanta area will be asked to work two days a week in our Doraville, GA Field Support Center.

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