Senior Transportation Analytics & Route Optimization Lead

Daltile; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daltile is seeking a Sr Transportation Coordinator to oversee analytics, optimize routes, and implement strategies that boost the performance of the transportation network. You will collaborate with vendors, customers, and internal teams to improve operations and cost efficiency.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree plus 4–6 years of relevant experience, with in-office work four days a week at our Dallas area location. This is a direct hire position based in Dallas, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education/experience.
• 4–6 years of relevant transportation experience.
• Experience with freight payment, claims, and SOPs/compliance.
• Ability to collaborate with vendors, customers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation freight payment and claims operations.
• Lead aging and 1st pass yield with 3rd party freight payments.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and ensure compliance.
• Build relationships with internal departments and customers.
• Perform high-quality analyses to reduce costs and improve performance.
• Negotiate with vendors, carriers, and contractors.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities (detention, demurrage).
• Support freight payments for domestic transportation.
• Lead after-action reviews and share lessons learned.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate improvements.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Integrity & discretion

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Daltile is seeking a Sr Transportation Coordinator to oversee analytics, optimize routes, and implement strategies that boost the performance of the transportation network. You will collaborate with vendors, customers, and internal teams to improve operations and cost efficiency.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree plus 4–6 years of relevant experience, with in-office work four days a week at our Dallas area location. This is a direct hire position based in Dallas, TX.