Regional Transportation Analyst

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model .

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• •Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of relevant carrier modes the proper balance of transport modes within managed regions
• •Collaborate with both carriers and customers (internal and external) to drive overall supply chain efficiencies
• •Manage relationships with carriers, ensuring performance is tracked, evaluated, and improved based on cost, capacity, and service.
• •Support the procurement of transport services, including managing tender processes, onboarding new carriers, and negotiating rates.
• •Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as carrier on-time performance, cost per load, and trailer utilization, and report findings.
• •Analyze transportation data to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement in service and operations.
• •Support or lead transportation-related projects to improve overall supply chain performance.

The Regional Transportation Analyst will coordinate cross functionally with internal stakeholders to proactively secure transportation capacity that meets or exceeds our customer’s service expectations. This person will drive mode optimization decisions using complex data and analytics with a focus on service and cost improvement opportunities.

The Regional Transportation Analyst is responsible for implementing and measuring new and ongoing logistics initiatives. Will work in a cross functional team environment engaged in process improvement activities and carrier relationship management.

Scope

• •Position will be responsible for 100K-200K annual truck loads across over the road and dedicated providers
• •Oversight and management of dedicated fleet fixed variable assets within region
• •Primary transport contact for regional planning, logistics and operations

What You'll Do:

Process & Cost Control: Work cross-functionally to identify all barriers and resources to achieve financial goals.

• •Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of relevant carrier modes
• •Maintain the proper balance of transport modes within managed regions
• •Support regional sourcing initiatives (optimal lane mapping, tactical lane adjustments, ad hoc capacity procurement, etc.)
• •Manage tactical procurement events to support logistics and planning teams
• •Preparation for and leading of ad hoc carrier negotiations
• •Support internal stakeholders working on customer service and supply chain projects
• •Maintain or develop key strategic relationships with transportation providers and internal stakeholders
• •Maintain and update carrier routing guides within TMS
• •Monitor key performance indicators for improvement and control purposes
• •Identify cost saving opportunities and drive execution of initiatives with management team
• •Deliver on fiscal year goals and objectives
• •Escalation point for regional planning, logistics and operations
• •Ability to accept rapidly changing priorities, shift focus to accomplish a tactical goal, then return to strategic priorities without losing productivity
• •Maintain and update transportation SOP’s
• •Work with planning, logistics and operations teams to facilitate equipment utilization and velocity
• •Ensure rates within the CHEP used TMS system are properly maintained
• •Collaborate with both carriers and customers (internal and external) to drive overall supply chain efficiencies

Customer Service & Support: Operate a business unit that consistently meets internal and external customer needs & expectations.

• •Learn about the customer's challenges and objectives, both internal and external
• •Identify ways to support those needs and overcome challenges
• •Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency
• •Identify changes or challenges to management
• •Deliver analysis of service and cost to determine areas of opportunity
• •Develop positive relationship with third party providers and ensures consistent achievement of expectations / requirements
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Measures

• •Carrier on time performance (DIFOT) & (CIFOT)
• •Average cost per load for region
• •Trailer to load ratio
• •Driver utilization
• •Routing guide utilization
• •Tender load acceptance
• •Spot market volume and rate
• •Inflation target
• •Customer satisfaction, NPS
• •Dedicated Coverage
• •Booked Not Shipped (BNS)

What You'll Bring:

Bachelors in supply chain, Business, or equivalent experience

1 - 3 years’ experience in Transportation or Supply Chain

Must be able to prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact and communicate clearly across multiple audiences.

• •Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerBI and business intelligence software
• •Knowledge of the transportation industry and current trends
• •Exposure to the supply chain, preferably direct
• •Familiarity with CHEP carrier network

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay + Annual Bonus

Benefits Day 1!

401K w/ company match (up to 4%)

FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!!

Employee Stock Match Program!

Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and MORE!

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Carrier Management, Empathy, Experimentation, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Load Planning, Procurement, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, Vendor Management

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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