Transportation - Analyst, Transportation

Colonial Group; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Des Plaines, IL, seeks a Transportation Analyst to oversee transportation for customer products from pick-up to delivery, ensuring accurate load information and timely issue resolution. The role requires coordinating with Carrier Management, Customer Service, and the distribution network to drive operational excellence and cost efficiency.

Qualifications include 3+ years in Transportation, a relevant degree, and MS Office proficiency; hybrid work with on-site presence four days

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; specialization in Logistics, Transportation or SCM preferred.
• 3+ years of transportation experience.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and best practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Resolve to the original commitment or next best alternative.
• Facilitate corrective actions on loads.
• Communicate with the shipper for production issues.
• Record and report accountability (Recall reports).
• Conduct daily update calls with the stakeholders.
• Create daily summary reports and send them to leadership.
• Assign after hours’ coverage and manage the schedule.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Determine and enter primary/secondary late reason coding.
• Solve problems using analytical, practical, & critical thinking skills.
• Identify, measure and manage key performance indicators.
• Work closely with customer service reps, plant/DC personnel & carriers to resolve service issues.
• May be required to be on call and work as part of a Saturday rotation.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned or required

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Transportation/SCM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

TMS

Job description

Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday

Compensation

Salary: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. We anticipate this role to pay a minimum salary of $58,000 per year, but actual base pay will depend on the successful candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience
Shift Differential: No
Incentive eligible: No

Position Overview

The Transportation Analyst is responsible for overseeing the transportation process for various customer products from pick-up to delivery, ensuring the accuracy of load information, and collaborating with both internal and external resources to troubleshoot issues and ensure resolution in a timely manner. The Analyst communicates daily with Carrier Management, Customer Service, and the distribution network. This position requires a strategic thinker and problem solver to support both carriers and customers on a daily basis to ensure operational excellence.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Resolve to the original commitment or next best alternative.


• Facilitate corrective actions on loads.


• Communicate with the shipper for production issues.


• Record and report accountability (Recall reports).


• Conduct daily update calls with the stakeholders.


• Create daily summary reports and send them to CJ Logistics’ leadership team.


• Assign after hours’ coverage and manage the schedule.


• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.


• Determine and enter primary/secondary late reason coding.


• Solve problems using analytical, practical, & critical thinking skills.


• Identify, measure and manage key performance indicators.


• Work closely with customer service representatives, plant/DC personnel & carriers to resolve service issues.


• May be required to be on call and work as part of a Saturday rotation.


• Perform other related job duties as assigned or required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Specialization in Logistics, Transportation or Supply Chain Management is preferred.


• 3+ years of experience in Transportation.


• Knowledge of applicable Transportation regulations and best practices.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Suites (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Specialization in Logistics, Transportation or Supply Chain Management is preferred.


• Experience working in a transportation management system (TMS) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

This is largely a sedentary role requiring the physical ability to:

• Sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk while working on a computer


• Use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, and telephone


• Speak and hear clearly in person, virtually, and over the phone


• Occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, or lift up to 10 pounds

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and printers.

The work environment is typically quiet to moderate in noise level and is climate controlled.

Location/Remote Eligibility

This is a hybrid role based out of our (Des Plaines, IL) office. Regular, on-site presence is required (4) days per week or as otherwise directed by the company.

Schedule

Work hours may vary by shift assignment and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.