Strategic Transportation Category Analyst

Morton Salt; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Salt in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Category Analyst who will plan, source and negotiate transportation services (package and intermodal) to deliver the lowest total cost and meet KPIs. You will prepare data for RFx activities and develop category strategies while coordinating with internal partners.

The role emphasizes supplier performance management, cost analysis, and cross-functional project work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business/logistics and 3+ years in supply chain.
• Experience with SAP and transportation management systems.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with supplier focus.

Responsibilities

• Procure and manage package transport and intermodal services.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to respond to forecast changes.
• Review freight bills and perform root cause analyses.
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and negotiate competitive rates.

Skills

Forecasting

Cost reduction

Negotiation

Data analysis

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Transportation Management System

Excel / BI tools

Job description

Morton Salt in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Category Analyst who will plan, source and negotiate transportation services (package and intermodal) to deliver the lowest total cost and meet KPIs. You will prepare data for RFx activities and develop category strategies while coordinating with internal partners.

The role emphasizes supplier performance management, cost analysis, and cross-functional project work.