Essential Job Functions
- Design and optimize end-to-end supply chain solutions to improve operational efficiency, service, cost, and customer outcomes.
- Analyze freight flows, lane density, carrier utilization, and shipment patterns to identify optimization opportunities.
- Develop continuous move, backhaul, pool distribution, consolidation, and network engineering strategies.
- Support transportation procurement initiatives through network modeling and scenario analysis.
- Evaluate mode optimization opportunities across truckload, LTL, intermodal, parcel, and dedicated transportation.
- Develop enterprise-wide KPIs supporting Operations, Carrier Management, Procurement, Sales, Finance, and Executive Leadership.
- Build automated reporting solutions to provide real-time visibility into operational performance.
- Create predictive and descriptive analytics supporting strategic decision[1]
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives by identifying operational opportunities, implementing process enhancements, and measuring business performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Carrier Management, Procurement, Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Technology to develop and implement enterprise supply chain solutions.
Other Skills & Abilities
- Advanced SQL and Excel skills, familiarity with statistics or other analytical techniques
- Knowledge of visualizations tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik or other BI tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High degree of client service focus and strong communication skills
- Strong troubleshooting, problem solving and conceptualization skills
- Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members
- Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Network optimization software
- Microsoft Visio
- Simulation software
Physical Requirements
- Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
- Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience as a Supply Chain Analyst, Data Analyst, or Supply Chain Engineer
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
Experience in data mining (SQL, ETL, data warehouse, etc.) and using databases in a business environment with large-scale, complex datasets
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?
At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.
We offer:
- Quarterly Incentive Plan
- 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
- Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates
Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.
More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify
Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.
Qualifications Education Required High School or better. Preferred Bachelors or better. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5 or more years of relevant experience as a Supply Chain Analyst, Data Analyst, or Supply Chain Engineer
- Advanced SQL and Microsoft Excel skills
- Knowledge of statistics or other analytical techniques
- Experience with data mining, SQL, ETL, data warehouses, databases, and large-scale complex datasets
- Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik
- Experience with Transportation Management Systems and Warehouse Management Systems
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
- Strong verbal and written communication, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
What We Do
Crane Worldwide Logistics provides top-class logistics solutions. Whether you're looking for Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding, Air Freight, Ocean Freight (FCL & LCL), Rail Freight, Trucking, Shipping, Warehousing, or Customs Brokerage, we are your nearby 3PL provider. Get a freight quote today.
