Transportation Analyst II
Staplesinc · Framingham, Massachusetts, United States · onsite
Staples is business to business, you're what binds us together.
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