Analyst - Transportation Operations

Carrier; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a motivated Transportation Analyst to provide front-line support to the transportation team, focusing on system enhancements and data management. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience in supply chain and transportation management.

This role involves managing TMS master data, supporting EDI/API integrations, and leading testing efforts for system changes. Strong analytical skills and experience with SAP Transportation Management will be crucial. Join Carrier to help innovate and improve logistics and transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, transportation or logistics.
• 1+ years experience with TMS systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Manage TMS master data elements.
• Provide support in the onboarding of providers to EDI/API integrations.
• Lead testing efforts around system changes.

Skills

Experience in supply chain, transportation or logistics

Experience with TMS systems

Strong data analytics

Microsoft Office Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP Transportation Management

Microsoft Office Project

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Office PowerPoint

Job description

Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world‑class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to develop your supply chain career, then we have a great opportunity for you. We are seeking an individual with experience working within SAP platforms with an emphasis in SAP Transportation Management.

About the Role

The Transportation Analyst will provide front‑line system support to the transportation team and partner transportation providers with issue resolution/system enhancement management. This individual will also serve as the testing lead in the TMS/EDI functionality as well as site implementations ensuring the solutions provided meet transportation planning team’s objectives. There will also be an element of master data maintenance associated with this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage TMS master data elements
• Provide support in the onboarding of providers to EDI/API integrations for tendering
• Communicate system changes (outages, enhancements, etc.) to internal and external customers
• Lead testing efforts around system changes and enhancements to ensure business continuity
• Manage system enhancement/issue resolution requests ensuring the right prioritization is assigned based on the needs of the business
• TMS system superuser providing front‑line issue resolution support and escalating as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, transportation or logistics
• 1+ years experience with TMS systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Functional experience using TMS systems
• Microsoft Office Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint
• Significant experience using and maintaining TMS systems and EDI/API connections
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Critical thinker with a proven history of taking complex problems and solving them through root cause resolution
• Strong data analytics experience working with large sets of data among different systems/tools
• Proven ability to execute with speed and exhibit a bias for action mindset
• Ability to think outside the box, innovate, take risks, and implement progressive, sustainable solutions
• Experience managing expectations with supporting IT groups
• Strong communicator