Transportation Analyst – Temporary Assignment

SMA America · via Devremote

💰 $40 - $42/hr 🌎 Remote ⏰ Full Time ⌛ Posted 5 days ago

Analyze freight costs, carrier rates, and shipment data to identify savings and trends
Audit and reconcile carrier invoices against quotes, contracts, and shipment records
Maintain accurate shipment and freight data in SAP and the transportation management system
Prepare weekly and month-end reports on freight spend, carrier performance, and on-time delivery
Support Transportation Coordinators with rate quotes, carrier selection, and shipment issue resolution
Track open shipments and escalate delays or exceptions to appropriate teams
Collaborate with Logistics, Customer Service, Finance, and carrier partners to resolve billing and delivery issues
Perform other duties as required or assigned

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in transportation, freight, or logistics analysis
Experience with freight invoice auditing, carrier rates, and LTL and FTL shipping
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups, plus Word and Outlook
Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system, and a transportation management system
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage month-end deadlines
Clear written and verbal communication with internal teams and carrier partners
Availability to work core business hours, Pacific time
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Experience in manufacturing, energy, or industrial equipment shipping
Familiarity with customs documentation and cross-border shipments