Transportation Analyst

North American Transportation Management Institute; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Medical benefits

Career development

Job summary

Fellowes Brands is seeking a Transportation Analyst to help manage carrier relationships and minimize freight costs while optimizing service. The role focuses on LTL, TL, and PTL spend across distribution centers in Illinois and Nevada, collaborating with Traffic, Distribution, Customer Service, and APO teams to align transportation decisions with service and cost objectives.

The position offers 4 days in-office and 1 day remote, with eligibility for an annual incentive and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Experience with month-end budgeting and freight reporting.
• Ability to manage transportation activities for key customer accounts.
• Ability to develop and maintain carrier relationships and negotiate rates with 3PLs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end budgeting, accruals, and freight reporting.
• Manage transportation activities for key customer accounts, including freight coordination.
• Develop and maintain strong transportation carrier relationships and negotiate rates with 3PL and carriers.
• Support NMFC item setup and stay compliant with freight classifications and regulations.
• Analyze freight spend and identify cost-saving opportunities across locations.

Skills

Budgeting

Freight reporting

Carrier relationships

Rate negotiation

DOT regulations

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.

Fellowes, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Fellowes' property, and Fellowes will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting the Talent Acquisition Department.