Senior Transportation Analyst

StockX · Detroit, MI · $90,000 to $100,000 annually As a Senior Transportation Analyst at StockX, you will use analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, implement, manage, and enhance transportation processes. You will lead major projects and/or lead people working towards major objectives and goals, assembling data, making transportation decisions, identifying problems, and developing solutions to support logistics planning and operations. Your responsibilities will include: Understanding all cost elements of transportation, interpreting carrier rate agreements, reviewing freight charges, and performing forensic analysis on cost deviations Collaborating with Finance, Revenue, Operations, and Planning teams to produce analytical models to develop freight cost forecasts and support Finance with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting Developing freight cost trend analysis, determining areas of improvement, and implementing solutions to report on cost reduction initiatives Supporting carrier negotiations by providing ongoing analytical support, evaluating and comparing offers, and contributing to the negotiation process Designing, maintaining, and continuously improving logistics KPIs performance monitoring systems Designing and building automated tools and dashboards to visualize data sets and monitor ongoing performance of implemented initiatives and processes Ensuring data alignment across systems and partners' platforms to drive process improvement Developing business cases in support of transportation initiatives Collecting, evaluating, analyzing, and disseminating data to leadership for decision making Creating BRDs and FRDs for transportation solution development and implementation Problem-solving for unusual circumstances and exceptions using sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques To be successful in this role, you will need: A minimum of 6 years of relevant industry experience, including senior leadership assignments and/or direct people management A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Operations Management, Business, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred Proven strategic vision with examples of leveraging existing and emerging technology and transportation services to improve customer experiences and optimize costs Strong knowledge of the transportation industry across all modes of transportation, with expertise in eCommerce and small parcel transportation with international cross-border operational models Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing complex projects and/or people Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at senior levels and drive transformational change Ability to multitask and work independently with attention to detail and follow-through Proven ability to balance priorities, follow through, and deliver results in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment Demonstrated analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills Strong customer focus with a desire to find solutions to improve the customer experience Proficiency with Google and MS Office suites, Business Intelligence tools, data analysis tools, and specialized tools depending on the specific role