Transportation Analyst II

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Join Staples Transportation, a Supply Chain Center of Excellence focused on delivering outstanding service at the lowest sustainable cost. As a Transportation Analyst II, you will help operate the Staples Delivery Command Center, coordinate more than 400 nightly line haul deliveries across Fulfillment Centers, Delivery Hubs, and third-party operations throughout the United States, and provide real-time support that keeps customer orders moving to final-mile locations. You will also contribute to middle-mile initiatives that improve service, strengthen reporting, and reduce expense.

What you’ll be doing:

·        The Transportation Analyst position is responsible to coordinate the movement of domestic products from our suppliers to our warehouses.

·        Good constant communication between suppliers, warehouses and carriers is key to success in this position.

·        Track and trace PO’s until delivery.

·        Manage carrier to ensure on time delivery of 97%.

·        Ensure vendor on time routing to a goal of 94%.

·        Correctly classify failures to the correct root cause.

·        Communicate late PO’s and provide ETA’s to the Inventory Team.

·        Work closely with the Inventory Team to understand expectations and identify challenges before they occur.

What you bring to the table:

·        Excellent written and verbal communications skills

·        Excellent working knowledge of PC applications including Excel, Word, Access, V-Lookups, formulas

·        Ability to effectively work cross functionally

·        Strong problem-solving skills

·        Time Management Skills

·        Ability to prioritize workload

·        A good sense of urgency

Qualifications:

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

·        1+ years of related work experience

·        Associate or Technical Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

·        1+ years of experience in Advanced Analytics

We Offer:

·        Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups

·        Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)

·        Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits