Transportation Analyst: Cost & Carrier Optimization (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Medical benefits

Job summary

Fellowes Brands in Aurora, IL is seeking a Transportation Analyst to optimize freight costs and manage carrier relationships across distribution centers in Illinois and Nevada. You will work with Traffic, Distribution, Customer Service, and APO teams to align transportation decisions with service and cost goals.

The role includes month-end budgeting, freight reporting, rate negotiations with 3PLs, NMFC item setups, and ongoing cost analysis to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Fellowes Brands in Aurora, IL is seeking a Transportation Analyst to optimize freight costs and manage carrier relationships across distribution centers in Illinois and Nevada. You will work with Traffic, Distribution, Customer Service, and APO teams to align transportation decisions with service and cost goals.

The role includes month-end budgeting, freight reporting, rate negotiations with 3PLs, NMFC item setups, and ongoing cost analysis to drive improvements.