Transportation Analytics & Network Optimization Specialist

Ohio Logistics; Town of Horseheads (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Tier Logistics in Horseheads, NY is seeking a Transportation Analyst to drive data analysis, rate/capacity optimization, and the development of transportation tools. The role emphasizes contract administration, vendor compliance, and freight bidding using DAT Live Load Board and RateView.

You will work with cross-functional teams to improve network efficiency, monitor fleet utilization, and support continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Data analysis and KPI development are required.
• Experience with carrier contract administration is required.
• Vendor vetting and compliance monitoring via scorecards is required.
• Experience with DAT Live Load Board and RateView for freight bidding is required.
• Experience with cost control and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Handle contract administration and rate/capacity analysis.
• Grow Freight Management Program and develop transportation tools.
• Model networks to optimize freight and distribution.
• Collaborate across warehouse, finance, customers and vendors.

Skills

Data analysis

KPI development

Contract administration

Vendor vetting

Cost control

Process improvement

Fleet utilization monitoring

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting & optimization

Tools

DAT Live Load Board

RateView

TMS packages

Job description

Southern Tier Logistics in Horseheads, NY is seeking a Transportation Analyst to drive data analysis, rate/capacity optimization, and the development of transportation tools. The role emphasizes contract administration, vendor compliance, and freight bidding using DAT Live Load Board and RateView.

You will work with cross-functional teams to improve network efficiency, monitor fleet utilization, and support continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic logistics environment.