Transportation Analyst

DAP; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

PTO

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

DAP is seeking a Transportation Analyst to support end-to-end supply chain operations in Baltimore. The role collaborates with manufacturing, carriers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely, accurate order delivery and optimal material flow for production.

The analyst will create reporting solutions to provide clear insights and identify efficiency gains, while analyzing current processes to implement policy-driven improvements and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of logistics, transportation, or supply chain experience.
• Experience with TMS (Mercury Gate preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP S4 knowledge preferred.
• Experience creating dashboards in Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Maintain routing and transit times for vendors and coordinate with purchasing to set accurate MRP lead times.
• Plan and coordinate inbound shipments of raw materials and packaging for production; include occasional international shipments.
• Onboard and train vendors to the Vendor Portal in TMS.
• Lead internal and external projects to streamline inbound freight processes.
• Call and schedule pickups as required.
• Collaborate with Customer Service to support returns processing.
• Ensure product data accuracy (dimensions, weight, freight classifications) with master data.
• Coordinate HS codes, DOT, IMDG, and IATA info for hazmat with Regulatory.
• Develop carrier scorecards and track on‑time pickup/delivery and other KPIs.
• Support freight audit, payment processes, and claims management.
• Share project progress and escalate issues affecting cost or service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Problem solving

Tools

Mercury Gate

SAP S4

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Transportation Analyst will work cross-functionally with both internal and external parties to support DAP’s end-to-end supply chain. The role will interface with manufacturing, carriers, and vendors to ensure that raw material requirements are met to support production. Coordinates a cross-functional effort across sales, marketing, distribution, and customer service to ensure timely and accurate delivery of orders. Create reporting solutions that provide clear analysis and insights to maximize efficiency and minimize cost. Analyzes current processes, identifies areas of inefficiency, and implements policies to address the needed improvements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain routing and transit times for vendors and work with purchasing to establish accurate MRP lead times.
• Plan and coordinate shipments for inbound deliveries of raw material and packaging for production. This includes occasional international & co-manufacturing shipments.
• Onboard & train vendors to the Vendor Portal in TMS.
• Lead projects with internal & external parties to streamline the inbound freight process.
• Call and schedule pickups when required.
• Work with Customer Service to support the returns process when required.
• Work with the master data team to ensure that product information is up-to-date and accurate including: dimensions, weight, & freight classifications.
• Work with Regulatory to obtain HS codes, DOT, IMDG, & IATA information for hazmat.
• Develop carrier scorecards, track on time pickup/delivery, tender acceptance, and other carrier KPI’s.
• Support the freight audit and pay process, and claims management.
• Share project progress internally; escalates and resolves potential issues that would impact cost or service.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of logistics, transportation, or supply chain experience.
• Experience with TMS (Mercury Gate is preferred)
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software (Microsoft Suite). Knowledge of SAP S4 is preferred.
• Experience creating dashboards in Power BI, Tableau, or other related software.
• Ability to execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable and flexible to change.
• Self-starter and motivated to continuously improve and learn.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) plans
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range

• $50k - $75k per year.

About DAP

DAP is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products. DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services.

You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and in 60,000 retail outlets, ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware, pro contractor channels and paint stores. DAP's eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada service North America and the world.

At DAP, we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers. Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, pension, paid parental leave, competitive health insurance rates, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, free wellness programs and more! Learn more about DAP’s history, culture and benefits at www.dap.com/careers/

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