Transportation Analyst

Fellowes Brands; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Medical, vision, dental benefits

Job summary

Fellowes Brands in Aurora, IL is seeking a Transportation Analyst to optimize freight spend and improve service. You will manage carrier relationships, support NMFC, and coordinate with Traffic, Distribution and Customer Service teams to align cost objectives with customer satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on budgeting, freight reporting, and data-driven decision making, with a focus on LTL, TL and PTL for multiple distribution centers in Illinois and Nevada.

Qualifications

• Experience managing LTL/TL/PTL freight spend across multiple distribution centers.
• Ability to analyze transportation costs and identify savings opportunities.
• Familiarity with NMFC and DOT regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist month-end budgeting, accruals, and freight reporting.
• Manage transportation activities for key customer accounts, with focus on Amazon.
• Develop and maintain carrier relationships and negotiate rates with 3PL partners.
• Support NMFC item setup and maintain freight payment, audit, and exception-resolution processes.
• Analyze domestic freight spend and recommend cost-saving improvements.
• Coordinate carrier agreements and freight-cost governance.

Skills

Freight cost optimization

Carrier relationship management

Budgeting

Data analysis

Tools

Freight reporting systems

Job description

Description

Our most important asset is our people. Who we are, what we do, how we do it and why we are passionate are all centerpieces of why we succeed.

We are proud to be recognized:

• Among America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes in 2021, 2022 and 2024
• As a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for four consecutive years (2021-2025)

We currently operate 4 days in-office and 1 day remote.

This position is not eligible for visa-based employment-based sponsorship.

Role Summary

As the Transportation Analyst, you will help manage carrier relationships to minimize freight costs while optimizing service. This role supports the management and audit of LTL, TL, and PTL outbound freight spend and carrier partnerships across Fellowes Brands’ distribution centers in Illinois and Nevada. The Transportation Analyst will also develop a strong understanding of key customer accounts and collaborate regularly with Traffic, Distribution, Customer Service, and APO teams to ensure transportation decisions support both customer service and freight-cost objectives.

In This Role, You Will

• Assist with month-end budgeting, accruals, and freight reporting
• Manage transportation activities for key customer accounts, including freight coordination, with a primary focus on Amazon
• Develop and maintain strong transportation carrier relationships
• Partner with the Sr. Transportation Analyst to manage and negotiate rates with our 3PL and carrier partners
• Support new item setup related to National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC)
• Analyze domestic freight spend and identify cost-saving opportunities; recommend solutions and partner with the 3PL and internal teams to implement improvements
• Maintain freight payment, audit, and exception-resolution processes to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Stay current on freight classifications, DOT regulations, and relevant transportation-industry developments
• Identify and implement operational improvements that reduce transportation costs and improve processes
• Conduct transportation analysis and special projects in support of business objectives
• Coordinate carrier agreements, freight reporting controls, special shipment requests, and freight-cost governance

What You Bring to the Team

The hiring range for this position in in Aurora, Illinois is $50,000 - $70,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors. An annual incentive may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. An overview of our benefits offering is available here:Fellowes Benefits Overview.

Fellowes Brands - A Family Business Since 1917
For over a century, Fellowes has been committed to positively impacting people through our culture, relationships and solutions. We have evolved toward relevance with each decade and generation, responding to a constantly changing world. Today, we are on an ambitious journey to grow our influence and impact in enhancing and maximizing work experiences worldwide. We are a “Brand on the Move” and remain committed to finding new ways to help people work better and feel better.

Visit our Careers Site: www.fellowesbrands.com/us/en/careers/Pages/overview.aspx

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.