Strategic Routing & Transportation Analyst

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

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Transportation and Systems Analyst to optimize routing, data integrity, and transportation performance across Retail Distribution Centers.

You will collaborate with dispatchers, transportation managers, and divisions to streamline operations and improve service levels. This role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 3+ years in dispatch or freight; strong SQL/Excel skills; knowledge of routing software and PeopleNet is a plus; you must read and write

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics, Transportation, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in dispatching, freight management/brokerage, or process engineering.
• Knowledge of routing software is a plus; PeopleNet knowledge a plus.
• Solid working knowledge of data management tools, including SQL, Access, and Excel; proficient with Word and Outlook.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English at a professional level for job tasks and safety.

Responsibilities

• Complete static, cyclical, and seasonal routing using routing software.
• Create baseline data and full routing complement to Dispatchers and Transportation Managers.
• Provide divisional support and technical assistance for transportation systems.
• Develop summarized reports and conduct analysis of transportation performance for executives.
• Analyze and summarize transportation data to assess plan vs actual performance.
• Continually improve routing to reduce miles, improve ETA, and reduce workload in the department.
• Support rolling asset tracking system and timely reporting to improve driver delivery efficiency.
• Provide transportation systems support, best practices, metrics, and reporting.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Organized

Problem solver

Detailed

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SQL

Access

Excel

Routing software

PeopleNet

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Transportation and Systems Analyst to optimize routing, data integrity, and transportation performance across Retail Distribution Centers.

You will collaborate with dispatchers, transportation managers, and divisions to streamline operations and improve service levels. This role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 3+ years in dispatch or freight; strong SQL/Excel skills; knowledge of routing software and PeopleNet is a plus; you must read and write