Transportation Analytics & Carrier Optimization Specialist

Cencora

Springfield (IL)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 98,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid parental leave

Mentorship programs

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Job summary

Cencora's Transportation team is seeking an analyst to evaluate and optimize our parcel, LTL, and FTL operations. Under the Corporate Transportation Manager, you will analyze processes, monitor carrier performance, and develop data-driven strategies to reduce cost while improving service.

You will work with carrier partners and internal teams, audit invoices, build KPI dashboards, and support RFPs and carrier changes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, transportation, operations management, business administration, or related field.
2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, warehouse operations, air freight operations, or related fields.
Certification in logistics, supply chain, workplace safety, or program management preferred.
Exposure to courier industry and/or pool distribution environments is helpful.

Responsibilities

Analyze and optimize transportation processes (parcel, LTL, FTL) and carrier performance.
Audit carrier invoices against contracts and approve payments.
Develop and maintain dashboards for daily/weekly/monthly KPIs.
Onboard new carriers and technology partners as needed.
Prepare data for quarterly business reviews and RFPs.