Supply Chain & Transportation Analyst

Athlux Design Studio; Bentonville (AR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clothing supplier is seeking a Supply Chain & Transportation Analyst to optimize logistics and ensure seamless product flow for Walmart and Sam's Club. This full-time hybrid role in Bentonville, AR, requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in supply chain or logistics. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and communication skills to manage freight operations effectively while supporting internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, transportation, logistics, or retail operations.
• Experience using reporting tools and working with large data sets.
• Familiarity with domestic transportation modes and retail distribution networks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inbound and outbound freight performance.
• Schedule and coordinate carrier pickups for timely freight movement.
• Support forecasting and routing to align with volume fluctuations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Analytics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

We are a leading direct import and domestic clothing supplier seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Supply Chain & Transportation Analyst to support end-to-end supply chain and transportation operations for Walmart and Sam’s Club. This role plays a critical part in optimizing logistics performance, improving cost efficiency, and ensuring seamless product flow across domestic supply networks. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Bentonville, AR.

Salary

Salary: $60,000-$80,000 with end of year bonus opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor inbound and outbound freight performance, including carrier compliance, service levels, and on-time delivery metrics
• Schedule and coordinate carrier pickups to ensure timely freight movement and adherence to routing and delivery requirements
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Operations, Logistics, and 3PL partners to support execution and issue resolution
• Support forecasting, routing, and capacity planning to align with volume fluctuations and promotional activity
• Identify process improvement opportunities to reduce transit times, mitigate risk, and optimize inventory flow
• Assist with freight claims, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Analytics, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, transportation, logistics, or retail operations (retail or Walmart/Sam’s Club experience preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel, reporting tools, and large data sets
• Familiarity with domestic transportation modes (TL, LTL, small parcel) and retail distribution networks
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating with internal teams and external partners

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting Walmart and/or Sam’s Club supply chain or transportation processes
• Knowledge of retail compliance, OTIF, SQEP, and scorecard metrics
• Experience with TMS, ERP systems, or supply chain analytics tools