Transportation & Systems Analyst: Route Optimization

Mclane Company, Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

Paid Time Off

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Transportation and Systems Analyst to lead routing optimization, data analysis, and system support in a fast-paced distribution environment.

You will collaborate with Dispatchers, Transportation Managers, and divisions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and performance across retail networks. The role emphasizes creating baseline routing data, generating executive-ready reports, and driving continuous improvements in inventory and transportation processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Three or more years of dispatching, freight management, or process engineering experience.
• Knowledge of routing software is a plus.
• Understanding of fleet tracking software PeopleNet knowledge a plus.
• Strong data management with SQL, Access, and Excel; proficient with Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage static, cyclical, and seasonal routing using routing software.
• Create baseline data and routing reports for Dispatchers and Transportation Managers using routing software.
• Provide divisional support and technical assistance for transportation systems including data management and system maintenance.
• Develop summarized reports and analyze transportation performance for executives.
• Analyze transportation systems data to assess performance vs plan.
• Improve routing to reduce miles and improve ETAs.
• Support a rolling asset tracking system with timely reporting and data analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Routing software knowledge

SQL

Excel

Data analysis

Dispatching experience

Fleet tracking knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

PeopleNet knowledge

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Transportation and Systems Analyst to lead routing optimization, data analysis, and system support in a fast-paced distribution environment.

You will collaborate with Dispatchers, Transportation Managers, and divisions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and performance across retail networks. The role emphasizes creating baseline routing data, generating executive-ready reports, and driving continuous improvements in inventory and transportation processes.