Transportation Planning Senior Analyst

Accenture; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Transportation Planning Senior Analyst in Dallas, TX. You will manage tendering and execution of transportation loads, monitor carrier status, and resolve exceptions while delivering client and vendor service excellence.

You will apply AI-enabled tools to improve visibility and efficiency, support load routing and consolidation, and develop strong relationships with carriers and clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of transportation planning experience.
• Experience in inbound/outbound logistics, dispatches, Depot Management, and Freight & Fleet Management.
• Knowledge of TMS such as Oracle and Blue Yonder.
• Experience with routing, scheduling, and consolidation of loads; backhaul operations.
• Understanding of transportation rules, regulations, standard processes, and business policies.
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) and applying them to supply chain operations.
• Ability to develop and manage client and carrier relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Operations Management.

Responsibilities

• Manages tendering and execution of transportation loads.
• Monitors status updates from carriers (in-transit, appointment, delivered).
• Proactively communicate and resolve transportation exceptions.
• Provides customer service to clients and vendors during transportation planning and execution.
• Reports and analyzes designated KPIs including financial, satisfaction, and operational metrics.
• Leverages AI-enabled tools to identify process efficiencies and support faster decision-making.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

AI curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Operations Management

Tools

Oracle TMS

Blue Yonder TMS

Job description

Transportation Planning Senior Analyst

Location: Dallas, TX (location is non-negotiable)

The Transportation/Supply Chain Operations Senior Analyst executes transportation planning activities including load consolidation, mode shift, and optimization of transportation routes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages tendering and execution of transportation loads
• Monitors status updates from carriers (in-transit, appointment, delivered etc.)
• Proactively communicate and resolve transportation exceptions
• Provides customer service to clients and vendors during transportation planning and execution
• Reports and analyzes designated key performance indicators which may include but are not limited to financial, satisfaction and operational metrics
• Leverages AI-enabled tools and automation concepts to identify process efficiencies, improve transportation visibility, and support faster decision-making

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of transportation planning experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Transport Management experience to include inbound and outbound logistics, dispatches, Depot Management, and Freight & Fleet Management
• Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to include Oracle and/or Blue Yonder
• Experience in routing, scheduling & consolidation of loads, backhaul operations
• Understanding of transportation rules, regulations, standard processes, and business policies
• Working knowledge of AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, and agentic AI concepts, with interest in applying them to supply chain operations, reporting, exception management, and process optimization
• Ability to develop and manage client and carrier relationships
• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Operations Management

Professional Skills Requirements

• Strong relationship management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
• Adaptable problem solver who can simplify complex tasks and drive efficiencies
• Curiosity and a continuous-learning mindset toward emerging AI capabilities and their practical use in improving transportation workflows
• Professionalism, confidence, and demonstrated leadership in a professional setting

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 10/05/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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Role Location Hourly Salary Range
California $26.39 to $57.69
Cleveland $24.42 to $46.15
Colorado $26.39 to $49.86
District of Columbia $28.08 to $53.08
Illinois $24.42 to $49.86
Maine $22.45 to $42.45
Maryland $26.39 to $49.86
Massachusetts $26.39 to $53.08
Minnesota $26.39 to $49.86
New York $24.42 to $57.69
New Jersey $28.08 to $57.69
Virginia $24.42 to $53.08
Washington $28.08 to $53.08

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