Transportation Analyst - Logistics

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Transportation Analyst to sit 100% onsite at our Corporate location in Springdale, AR. This role sits within the Project Management and Implementation space, delivering technical and analytical results to support Distribution technology and operations across Warehousing and Transportation.

The successful candidate will work with Program Managers and Sr Leadership to define requirements, build backlogs, and guide projects from inception to implementation, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
• Experience with project management tools (Jira, ADO, MS Project).
• Knowledge of transportation and distribution systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand current business strategies and roadmaps; evaluate technologies to address needs.
• Define and analyze business requirements with Program Managers and Senior Leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to build project plans and timelines for new systems/processes.
• Assist project leads to meet objectives on time and on budget.
• Onboard users to new systems and new processes through training.
• Define KPIs and ensure adherence throughout a program.

Skills

Growth mindset

Transportation & supply chain

Project lifecycle/implementation

Strong communication

Business process mapping

Independent with team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Jira

AD0/MS Project

SAP

TMS systems

Job description

This position will sit 100% onsite at our Corporate 412 West location. Priority consideration will be given to those who currently reside within a 50-mile radius of Springdale, AR.

SUMMARY

Do you enjoy working with a team of highly engaged individuals who want to make a difference (and have fun while doing it)? Then this role is for you! As a Transportation Analyst in the Project Management and Implementation space you will be empowered to make a difference in the lives of Tyson team members every day. You will have the opportunity to network and influence a variety of roles inside and outside of Tyson while defining and overseeing project timelines, requirements, and final implementations. The primary purpose of this position is to deliver technical and analytical results to support the Distribution technology roadmap and operational projects across both Warehousing and Transportation. Current objectives are focused on growth of Distribution capabilities in support of business objectives. This position is responsible for performing analysis on existing processes and systems and delivery of projects and processes to end users and stakeholders. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of transportation-related activities by leveraging technology and refining workflows to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

You are a good fit for this job if:

• You have a growth mindset and seek to understand industry leading standards
• You have knowledge of Transportation and Supply Chain
• You have a passion for working with others, are comfortable working through ambiguity and leading others through it to make a positive difference
• You have experience with project lifecycle or implementation
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong ability to define business processes and relate them to necessary technical functions
• Driven self-starter that can work independently but also facilitate coordinated efforts with others

What you are responsible for:

• Understanding current business strategies and roadmaps and evaluating existing or new technologies to address these needs
• Work with various Program Managers, Directors, and Sr Leadership to define and analyze business requirements and maintain various backlogs
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to build out project plans and timelines for introductions of new systems or processes
• Assist project leads to ensure all project objectives are met and on time/budget
• Work alongside training team to onboard users to new systems or incorporate new processes
• Inform and ensure KPIs are defined and adhered to throughout the entirety of a program

REQUIRMENTS

• A Resume Is Required To Be Considered For This Role
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Experience: 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Computer Skills: Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, and SharePoint. Knowledge industry TMS systems, SAP, and/or Fleet Maintenance applications a bonus. Project management application experience (Jira, ADO, MS Project, etc.). Experience with AI Platforms (Claude, Co-Pilot, Gemini, etc).
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication to both internal leadership and third-party vendors/contractors providing statuses of systems and updates in new software research and overall project facilitation. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical team members.
• Travel: Some travel may be required. Amount of travel will be determined by individual project requirements.
• Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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Company Information and Benefits

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
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Why Join Us

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.