Transportation Analytics Manager

Divert Inc; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on reducing food waste is seeking a Transportation Analytics Manager. This remote role involves optimizing fleet utilization and ensuring compliance while collaborating with operations and finance. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and extensive experience in transportation management, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

Safe harbor 401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for Advancement

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in FP&A, transportation, or supply chain management.
• Proven ability to develop and implement training programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze excess spend and recommend cost-reduction strategies.
• Design and maintain transportation KPIs and dashboards.
• Develop site-specific route plans to maximize fleet efficiency.

Skills

Data Analytics

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Routing software

Transportation management systems (TMS)

Job description

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About Divert
Divert is a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted through nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies. Founded in 2007, the company provides an end-to-end solution that leverages data to prevent waste, facilitates edible food recovery to provide to people in need, and transforms unsold food products into renewable energy to power communities. Through this integrated approach to reducing wasted food–Prevent, Provide, Power–Divert works with customers across the U.S. to reduce wasted food and positively impact people and the environment.

What You’ll Do
The Transportation Analytics Manager is responsible for enhancing the efficiency and performance of the Transportation group. Reporting to the Vice President of Transportation, this role will develop and leverage data-driven insights to optimize fleet and driver utilization while ensuring regulatory compliance.
In addition to the core responsibilities listed below, the Manager will work closely with operations and finance to identify cost-saving opportunities and lead the development of steady-state transportation reporting post-ERP implementation. Success in this role requires a strategic thinker with strong financial and analytical skills, the ability to translate data into actionable improvements, and a deep understanding of the cost, performance, and safety drivers in transportation operations.

Location: The person in this role will work remotely and must sit in one of the following states: CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV. Other locations are not eligible at this time.

Travel: Up to 25% nationwide travel annually is required.

Responsibilities:

1. Cost & Financial Alignment: Analyze excess spend, uncover savings opportunities, and recommend cost-reduction strategies.
2. Data-Driven Decision Making: Design and maintain transportation KPIs and weekly dashboards to track efficiency, cost savings, and service improvements.
3. Fleet & Route Optimization: Develop site-specific route plans to maximize fleet efficiency and optimize driver staffing.
4. Driver Performance & Staffing: Create driver-specific route plans and performance goals while maintaining a driver staffing matrix.
5. Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with Transportation leadership to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Transportation, Business Analytics, Finance, or related fields (or equivalent work experience).
• 8+ years of experience in FP&A, transportation, fleet management, or supply chain management with increasing responsibility.
• Proven ability to develop and implement equipment cycle planning, policies, and training programs.
• Strong data analytics and financial analysis skills, with experience optimizing transportation performance.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision in a remote/hybrid environment.
• Experience with ERP systems, routing software, and transportation management systems (TMS).

What’s in it for you?

• $100-125K annually + annual bonus potential
• Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your hire date!)
• Life Insurance
• Safe harbor 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization