Transportation Analytics & Optimization Specialist

WHSmith; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

WHSmith Distribution Center in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Transportation Analyst to analyze data, costs and service levels to improve the transportation network. You will build dashboards, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with internal teams and carriers to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction.

The role requires 2–5 years of transportation analysis experience, advanced Excel, and familiarity with TMS and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in transportation analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills for data modeling and analysis.
• Experience with TMS or ERP systems and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transportation data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitor KPIs: on-time delivery, cost, carrier performance, utilization.
• Develop dashboards and reports to show transportation performance.
• Provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders on actions.
• Track spend and compare actuals to budgets and forecasts.
• Support route optimization and carrier selection initiatives.

Skills

2-5 years transportation analysis

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Data Analytics, or related discipline

Tools

TMS

ERP systems

Job description

WHSmith Distribution Center in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Transportation Analyst to analyze data, costs and service levels to improve the transportation network. You will build dashboards, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with internal teams and carriers to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction.

The role requires 2–5 years of transportation analysis experience, advanced Excel, and familiarity with TMS and ERP systems.