Transportation Analyst

Insight Global; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Richmond, VA is seeking a Transportation Analyst to optimize transportation planning and coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure timely shipments.

You will support the TMS execution, develop KPIs, build BI reports, and help manage budgets and forecast costs while balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with a leading Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Fluency in logistics analysis and KPI development.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with PowerPoint, Outlook and Word.
• Experience building and maintaining Power BI reports or similar BI tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Breaks down complex issues to root cause and redesigns processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication across audiences.
• Ability to forecast costs and manage transportation budgets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to optimize transportation planning and exceed Supply Chain goals.
• Support strategic and tactical execution of the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Maintain a transportation environment that supports execution excellence and customer satisfaction.

Skills

TMS knowledge

KPI reporting

Excel advanced

Power BI

Project management

Communication skills

Financial forecasting

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics

Tools

Shipwell

Oracle/PeopleSoft

Job description

Job Description

The Transportation Analyst will collaborate with internal and external partners and stakeholders to exceed the requirements, goals and standards of the Supply Chain organization. This position will have direct responsibility to ensure the efficient and effective transportation planning of all shipments. The Transportation Analyst will be responsible for supporting the strategic and tactical execution of the TMS (Transportation Management System). This role will be responsible for maintaining a transportation environment that supports and builds upon the executional excellence that delights and exceeds the expectations of our customers.

Skills and Requirements

• Experience with and understanding of an industry-leading TMS (Transportation Management System)
• Fluency in logistics analysis, including KPI development and metric reporting
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large data sets) and proficiency with PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
• Experience building and maintaining reports in Power BI or a comparable business intelligence tool
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet specific goals and deadlines
• Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them into meaningful components to determine root cause, and redesigns internal and external business processes
• Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of settings, adjusting communication style to the audience and translating technical concepts
• Demonstrates originality and imagination in developing solutions to problems
• Applies fundamental concepts of finance to manage budgets, forecast costs, and account for the financial impact of decision-making
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work and thrive under time constraints while juggling and prioritizing responsibilities
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across a variety of stakeholders
• Team-oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
• College degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Logistics, OR 2+ years of related experience in supply chain, transportation, or logistics
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS); knowledge of Shipwell preferred
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle (PeopleSoft) preferred

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].