Strategic Transportation Analytics Lead

Ring Container Technologies; Oakland (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ring Container Technologies in Oakland, TN manages the transportation function to optimize freight costs and service levels. The role focuses on data analytics to support Supply Chain decisions and strategic sourcing for transportation.

This position requires strong analytical capabilities, familiarity with TMS systems, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders including Sales and plant personnel. A BS/BA in a related field is expected, with MBA as a plus.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Logistics; MBA is a plus.
• Strong analytical and data mining skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Pivot Tables; Power BI, SQL, Access.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and data reporting to support Supply Chain business needs.
• Conduct monthly freight financial analysis and report these results to Ring management.
• Develop monthly reporting of financial and operational KPI's for the transportation category.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the freight market.
• Create and implement short-term and long-term strategies for transportation sourcing.
• Work directly with Sales to execute customer freight revenue strategies.
• Manage all aspects of customer and vendor freight (carrier rate procurement, customer freight pricing, financial reporting, and budgeting).
• Support Ring operations by working with plant personnel to solve problems and ensure on-time in full (OTIF) performance of Ring carriers.
• Identify and implement cost reduction strategies for the category.
• Manage Ring’s TMS (Transportation Management System).
• Process all invoices, credits and payment inquiries.
• Manage freight forwarders for both import and export shipments
• Arrange miscellaneous shipments as needed (Parcel, bulk trucks, LTL, and international).

Skills

Analytical skills

Data mining

Interpersonal communication

Deadline pressure management

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Logistics

MBA

Tools

MS Excel

Pivot Tables

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Power BI

SQL

Access

Job description

Ring Container Technologies in Oakland, TN manages the transportation function to optimize freight costs and service levels. The role focuses on data analytics to support Supply Chain decisions and strategic sourcing for transportation.

This position requires strong analytical capabilities, familiarity with TMS systems, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders including Sales and plant personnel. A BS/BA in a related field is expected, with MBA as a plus.