Emerging Carrier Operations Analyst – Outbound Logistics

Rivian Automotive; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian Automotive in Normal, IL is seeking an Associate Carrier Operations Analyst, Outbound Logistics to optimize finished vehicle transportation across truck, rail and ocean modes. You’ll coordinate with contracted and spot market carriers, manage data, track performance, plan capacity and resolve operational issues.

You’ll be scheduled Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, with occasional Saturday requirements as part of a collaborative logistics team driving high service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or a related field.
• 0-2 years background in finished vehicle logistics and rail transport preferred.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and/or yard management platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or MS Excel with data-driven decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication; experience creating decks and presenting to groups.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace tools and Slack.
• Curious, structured, and continuous-improvement mindset focused on root-cause analysis.
• Ability to collaborate across functional teams and adapt to different team roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee truck, rail, and ocean carriers to ensure high service standards.
• Tender freight to contracted and spot market partners.
• Maintain data integrity by entering shipment details into TMS and reconciling with Bills of Lading (BOLs).
• Lead capacity planning initiatives in partnership with carriers, rail facilities, and service centers.
• Review KPI metrics monthly and implement corrective action plans when targets are missed.
• Analyze operational data to pinpoint inefficiencies and root causes.
• Design, document, and deploy standardized logistics workflows.
• Establish and enforce safety guidelines to safeguard personnel and vehicles.
• Coordinate with IT and Procurement teams to streamline new carrier onboarding.
• Manage carrier damage claims with internal Claims Damage team.

Skills

Google Sheets

MS Excel

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/logistics or related field

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Yard management platforms

Job description

Rivian Automotive in Normal, IL is seeking an Associate Carrier Operations Analyst, Outbound Logistics to optimize finished vehicle transportation across truck, rail and ocean modes. You’ll coordinate with contracted and spot market carriers, manage data, track performance, plan capacity and resolve operational issues.

You’ll be scheduled Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, with occasional Saturday requirements as part of a collaborative logistics team driving high service levels.