Transportation Analytics & Optimization Analyst II

Taleo; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid PTO

HSA

FSA

Life & Disability

Daily Pay

EAP

Referral Program

Career Growth

Job summary

Foremost Farms USA is seeking a logistics professional to optimize transportation operations, including dry, refrigerated, and 3PL shipments. You will develop analytics, dashboards, and KPIs to improve service levels and cost effectiveness across plants and warehouses.

You will coordinate with carriers, 3PLs, and internal teams, manage orders and rates, and drive continuous improvement in logistics performance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or service-related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work after hours or weekends as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• One to three years of transportation, logistics, supply chain, or freight management experience.
• Experience with a Transportation Management System (TMS) and Oracle/ERP environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation activity using the Transportation Management System (TMS), Oracle Order Management, EDI, and web-based carrier platforms.
• Coordinate logistics schedules among plants, warehouses, customers, brokers, suppliers, carriers, and 3PL providers.
• Create, maintain, and manage transportation orders and shipment activities.
• Monitor shipment status and resolve service disruptions, delays, and transportation issues.
• Support transportation requirements for dairy products and production plans.
• Maintain carrier rates, transportation system data, and rate structures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TMS

Oracle Order Management

EDI

Tableau

ERP system

Job description

Foremost Farms USA is seeking a logistics professional to optimize transportation operations, including dry, refrigerated, and 3PL shipments. You will develop analytics, dashboards, and KPIs to improve service levels and cost effectiveness across plants and warehouses.

You will coordinate with carriers, 3PLs, and internal teams, manage orders and rates, and drive continuous improvement in logistics performance.