Strategic Carrier Relations Analyst (Hybrid)

Redwood Logistics LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Internal mobility

Referral bonus

ERGs

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision, 401k

FSA

HSA with company contribution

Disability & life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

REdwood Logistics LLC in Chicago seeks a Carrier Relations Analyst to oversee North America transportation strategy for our managed solutions. You will profile carriers, analyze market rates, and support vendor programs to drive efficiency and cost reductions across TL, LTL, intermodal, parcel and air freight.

Two-plus years in carrier procurement and logistics, strong contract knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office and Tableau are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years combined carrier procurement and logistics experience.
• Understanding of multi-mode carrier contracts and networks.
• Knowledge of FP&A audit process and vendor payments.

Responsibilities

• Advise and analyze the North America transportation strategy for TL, LTL, Intermodal, Parcel and Air freight.
• Profile new Carriers/Service Providers to Redwood SCS.
• Conduct quarterly market rate analysis and quarterly QBRs; develop benchmarks.
• Support Carrier of the Quarter/Year programs with benchmarks and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Technology on customer reporting and performance metrics.
• Profile new vendor leads and implement with correct customer networks.
• Assist on new customer projects with Procurement and Technology teams.
• Understand customer networks and work to reduce costs.
• Work with SCS Audit Team to reduce vendor aging issues.

Skills

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Tableau

TMS familiarity

Tools

Mercury Gate

Oracle TMS

DAT-TransCore

PC Miler

Tableau Reporting

Triumph Pay

EDI integration

MacroPoint

Job description

REdwood Logistics LLC in Chicago seeks a Carrier Relations Analyst to oversee North America transportation strategy for our managed solutions. You will profile carriers, analyze market rates, and support vendor programs to drive efficiency and cost reductions across TL, LTL, intermodal, parcel and air freight.

Two-plus years in carrier procurement and logistics, strong contract knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office and Tableau are preferred.