Analyst, Transportation Reporting

Dollar Tree Stores; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

PTO and paid holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Transportation Reporting Analyst to turn data into actionable insights that improve inbound operations and reduce landed costs. The role focuses on building and maintaining reporting tools, supporting transportation systems, and partnering with supply chain teams and vendors to enhance service levels and cost efficiency.

You will develop analytics, monitor SLA performance, support system testing, and drive continuous improvement across inbound

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics or related field.
• Minimum of three years data analysis experience.
• Proficiency in Excel including formulas, macros, VLOOKUP and Power Pivot.
• Experience with data governance or data management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance analytical tools and reports for inbound transportation.
• Analyze transportation data to identify trends, performance gaps and opportunities to reduce cost and improve service.
• Complete recurring and ad hoc reporting, analysis, and projects for Transportation leadership.
• Support data governance and data management activities to maintain accurate transportation information.
• Collaborate with vendors, Merchants, Transportation, and other partners to improve cost and service.

Skills

Excel

Data governance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics or Information Systems

Tools

SQL

TMS

EDI

Job description

Transportation Reporting Analyst

Your analytical mindset, technical expertise, and ability to turn complex data into actionable insights make you a great fit for our Transportation Reporting Analyst position. Join our dynamic team and play a key role in supporting inbound transportation operations through reporting, systems support, data analysis, and technology solutions that improve supply chain performance and reduce company landed costs.

About Your Role

As a Transportation Reporting Analyst at Dollar Tree, you'll provide operational, analytical, and information systems support across the Inbound Transportation team. You'll develop and maintain reporting and analytical tools, support critical transportation systems, and partner with transportation teams, Supply Chain leadership, vendors, merchants, and other business partners to improve service levels, strengthen operational performance, and reduce transportation costs.

Your day-to-day job duties include, but are not limited to, the following

Transportation Operations & Systems Support

• Support the daily routing process to achieve the highest transportation service level at the lowest possible cost through effective modal and carrier selection.
• Maintain and troubleshoot efficient, continuous data flow between upstream and downstream systems, both internally and externally.
• Perform system administration functions and provide ongoing support for inbound transportation systems and processes.
• Execute system testing to ensure transportation systems, enhancements, and solutions meet established requirements.
• Participate in the development and deployment of new technology solutions, existing system upgrades, and process enhancements for Inbound Transportation.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Develop, maintain, and enhance analytical tools and reports that measure operational performance, define financial costs, monitor SLA compliance, and support budget execution.
• Analyze transportation data to identify trends, performance gaps, and opportunities to improve cost and service.
• Complete recurring and ad hoc reporting, analysis, projects, and other analytical assignments for Transportation leadership.
• Support data governance and data management activities to help maintain accurate and reliable transportation information.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Facilitate effective communication between vendors, merchants, Transportation, and other business partners regarding logistics costs, service standards, and transportation plans throughout the supply chain.
• Partner with functional transportation teams, Supply Chain leadership, and other departments to understand and fulfill systems, reporting, and analytics requirements.
• Maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality and professionalism when working with internal teams, vendors, and carriers.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve transportation reporting, analytical tools, systems, and operational processes.
• Support complex projects independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
• Adapt to changing business priorities and evolving transportation needs while effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Complete additional projects and assignments as required.

Your Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, or equivalent data analysis work experience.
• Minimum of three years of data analysis experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, macros, VLOOKUP, and Power Pivot.
• Experience with data governance or data management.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team to successfully deploy complex projects.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a dynamic and agile work style.
• Ability to successfully navigate a changing environment and ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and collaborative approach with a desire to support the needs of internal and external business partners.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain.
• Practical working knowledge of large-scale Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Ability to interpret and understand Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions.
• Experience or education in statistics and/or financial reporting.
• Ability to write and understand SQL.

Start Rate = $66,000 - $72,500 based on experience plus 5% bonus.

The company offers Health, Dental, & Vision, a flexible spending account, life and disability insurance benefits, a 401k plan, PTO, paid holidays annually, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Our success is a team effort —

when we reach our goals, you'll be eligible for a yearly bonus!

Your Perks and Benefits

We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance
• Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
• And much more!

Who We Are

At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value—it's what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.

We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform—and we know that this path starts with you.

Join our team today and discover The Value of You.

Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Full time

500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

Transportation

Dollar Tree