Transportation Analyst I: Data-Driven Logistics & Ops

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health, dental and vision plans

Generous 401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Transportation Analyst I to deliver day-to-day support for our transportation network and serve as a first point of contact for related needs. You will coordinate shipments, monitor performance, and support cost efficiency with Excel, Power BI, and AI tools.

The role requires strong communication and analytical skills, the ability to drive continuous improvement, and collaboration across Supply Planning, Sourcing, Service, Manufacturing, and Distribution teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation, operations, logistics, or related field preferred; equivalent education and experience considered.
• Ability to extract, organize, manipulate, and interpret transportation and operational data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with carriers, suppliers, customers, and internal partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation activities, including shipment scheduling, routing, booking, tracking, expediting, and delivery follow-up.
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Planning, Sourcing, Service, Manufacturing, Sales, Merchandising, Distribution, suppliers, and carriers to support requirements.
• Monitor daily shipment activity and resolve issues with carriers and stakeholders.
• Provide freight quotes and secure carrier capacity for expedited and special shipments.
• Develop and maintain routing guides, supplier requirements, and transportation compliance standards.
• Analyze freight and routing data to identify noncompliance, cost drivers, and improvement opportunities.
• Track carrier performance and elevate recurring service issues for corrective action.
• Manage freight claims, documentation, and recovery tracking.
• Lead or support data-driven cost mitigation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in transportation or logistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Transportation Analyst I to deliver day-to-day support for our transportation network and serve as a first point of contact for related needs. You will coordinate shipments, monitor performance, and support cost efficiency with Excel, Power BI, and AI tools.

The role requires strong communication and analytical skills, the ability to drive continuous improvement, and collaboration across Supply Planning, Sourcing, Service, Manufacturing, and Distribution teams.