Analyst, GBS - Transportation

Heinz; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in the United States seeks an experienced Transportation Analyst. This hands-on role involves managing transportation execution processes, daily shipment planning, and cross-functional coordination. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience in logistics, with strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in transportation management tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ Years transportation & logistics experience preferably within FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of transportation and logistics operations.
• Proven track record to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Transportation Execution processes across regional distribution.
• Plan daily shipments ensuring optimization and timely delivery.
• Coordinate activities with procurement, plants/planning, warehousing, and customer service.

Skills

Transportation execution processes

Problem-solving

Cross-functional coordination

Data analysis

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

Transportation Management Software (TMS)

Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau)

SAP

Job description

Job Description

About the Position

We have the perfect opportunity for an experienced Transportation Analyst. The role will report into the GCCTransportation Manager (Global Capability Center). This is a hands‑on role in a fast‑paced environment where the successful candidate must have the right attitude, be prepared to roll their sleeves up and be an excellent problem solver. This person will be responsible for Transportation & Logistics execution. We are looking for someone who doesn't need any motivation to develop, a self‑starter, who is hungry to continually improve Transportation & Logistics operations. You will be working close together with various business partners in our Business units & GBS as well as partner with External Carriers.

In brief, you will be responsible for:

• All Transportation Execution processes across regional distribution POD’s
• Daily shipment planning via TMS. Ensuring they are optimized & shipped on time
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities with procurement, plants/planning, warehousing and customer service.
• Monitor data flows between ERP system, TMS, and WMS systems to ensure synchronization for successful transportation execution
• Identify gaps in transportation capacity and initiate accurate measures with Transportation Capacity Planning team.
• Daily interaction with off‑site carriers and on‑site carrier partners to resolve service and capacity issues with critical issues to management as needed.
• Identify opportunities across Transportation network & activities to enable service & cost improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field
• 2+ Years transportation & logistics experience preferably within FMCG
• Strong knowledge of transportation and logistics operations
• Proficiency in transportation software & tools (TMS, BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), OTM, SAP, ORTEC & 4Kites)
• Proven track record to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Commercial mindset and negotiation skills
• Metrics / KPIs to own:
  • Carrier on‑time % and scorecard ratings
  • On‑time Delivery %
  • Freight claims frequency and cost

Location(s): Mexico City - Antara Tower A - 5th Floor - Local Office

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.