Transportation Analyst I — Data-Driven Logistics & Carrier Support

TTI Group

Milwaukee (WI)

Hybrid

USD 52,000 - 72,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Transportation Analyst I to provide daily operational and analytical support for the transportation network. You will coordinate shipments, support carrier performance, resolve service issues, and drive cost and quality improvements using Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.

In this role you’ll partner across functions to optimize routing, manage freight claims, and deliver fact‑based recommendations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in transportation, operations, logistics, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Ability to extract, organize, manipulate, and interpret transportation data.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with practical recommendations.
Effective written and verbal communication with carriers, suppliers, customers, and partners.

Responsibilities

Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation activities (scheduling, routing, booking, tracking, expediting, delivery follow-up).
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Supply Planning, Sourcing, Service, Manufacturing, Sales, Distribution and carriers.
Monitor daily shipment activity and resolve issues with carriers and stakeholders.
Provide freight quotes and secure carrier capacity for expedited or special shipments.
Evaluate requests for expedited shipments and suggest cost‑efficient options; escalate excess costs for approval.
Develop routing guides and transport compliance standards balancing service, quality, and cost.
Analyze freight data to identify noncompliance, gaps, and cost drivers.
Track carrier performance across transport modes and escalate recurring issues.
Manage freight claims including submission, documentation, and follow-up.
Research and resolve transportation issues with carriers and network partners.
Support freight payment exception resolution and ensure accurate transportation charges.
Lead or support data‑driven cost mitigation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide coverage and support for the Transportation Manager as needed.