Merchandising Logistics Analyst

McLane Company, Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and V

401(k) Profit Sharing After 90 days

Pet insurance

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. in Temple, TX, is seeking a Merchandising Logistics Analyst to coordinate inbound logistics with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams.

The role focuses on expanding carrier networks, managing orders, and ensuring on-time, cost-efficient transportation operations. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in business or related field and 3+ years in carrier/traffic management or freight scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply-chain logistics, transportation, or related field.
• 3+ years experience in carrier or traffic management, freight scheduling or brokerage operations.
• Strong time management, problem solving, analytic decision making, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of claims administration and LTL consolidations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Expand carrier base and maintain strong relationships with all contracted carriers.
• Manage customer pick-up purchase orders, identify LTL conversion opportunities, tender loads to carriers, and track shipments.
• Coordinate activities between suppliers, carriers, Corporate Merchandising and McLane divisions to minimize service failures and meet service levels.
• Gain proficiency in traffic management systems to maximize software utilization and carrier interface compliance.
• Evaluate processes and interfaces to implement stop-gap measures for continuous improvements.
• Develop training material for internal stakeholders to improve awareness of inbound initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Carrier management

Traffic management

Freight scheduling

Negotiation

Analytical decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

LTL consolidations

Job description

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

As a Merchandising Logistics Analyst, you will collaborate with suppliers, carriers, internal departments and operational resources to continue to develop the Inbound Logistics department within McLane Company.

This position is based in Temple, TX, which will require the candidate to report and work from the office on a regular basis. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute commute to Temple, TX.

Benefits You Can Count On

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What You’ll Do As a Merchandising Logistics Analyst

• Expand carrier base and maintain strong working relationships with all contracted carriers.
• Manage all customer pick-up purchase orders; identify LTL conversion opportunities, tender loads to carriers, and track shipment status.
• Coordinate activities and communication between suppliers, carriers, Corporate Merchandising and McLane divisions to minimize service failures and/or claims and meet service-level goals.
• Gain proficiency in traffic management system to maximize utilization of software and support carrier interface to assure compliance objectives.
• Evaluate existing processes, communication protocols and system interfaces to identify and implement stop gap measures to achieve continuous improvements.
• Develop training and/or educational material for internal stakeholders to improve awareness of inbound initiatives.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications You’ll Bring As a Merchandising Logistics Analyst

• Have a Bachelor's degree in business, supply-chain logistics, transportation, or related field.
• Have 3+ years relevant experience in carrier or traffic management, freight scheduling or brokerage operations.
• Have strong time management, problem solving, analytic decision making, and negotiation skills a must.
• Have knowledge of claims administration and LTL consolidations will be a plus.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

Primary Location United States-Texas-Temple

Work Locations North Campus

Business Unit ML420 CK Otsego

Job Merchandising/Supply Chain

Schedule Full-time

Shift 1st - Day

Employee Status Regular