Sr. Transportation Analyst

RYOBI

  • Anderson, South Carolina
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    Transportation Analyst is responsible for optimizing domestic and international transportation operations through data analysis, carrier management, freight cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives. Transportation Analyst that will assist in the day-to-day operations of the company's transportation department to include the assignment of domestic and international carriers while following established cost containment procedures.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAnderson, South Carolina

    Description

    Job Description:

    TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc., has an opening in its Anderson, SC office for a Sr. Transportation Analyst that will assist in the day-to-day operations of the company's transportation department to include the assignment of domestic and international carriers while following established cost containment procedures.

    This position also supports the company's customs compliance programs by working closely with our customs broker, as well as internal and external customers. This position will interact heavily with distribution, supply chain, sales and finance personnel on a daily basis.

    We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package -- tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation and holidays.

    Position Summary

    The Sr. Transportation Analyst is responsible for optimizing domestic and international transportation operations through data analysis, carrier management, freight cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Distribution, Finance, and external logistics providers to enhance service performance, reduce costs, and ensure compliance.

    Key Responsibilities

    Transportation Operations

    • Manage domestic and international freight movements across multiple transportation modes.
    • Coordinate carrier selection and routing decisions to balance cost, service, and capacity.
    • Monitor container activity, including demurrage and detention exposure, and communicate risk to stakeholders.
    • Support customs compliance and export documentation activities.
    • Analyze transportation spending, carrier performance, and service metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
    • Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and KPIs.
    • Support RFQs, carrier bids, and contract evaluations through data-driven analysis.
    • Lead or support continuous improvement and transportation optimization projects.
    • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Distribution, Finance, and external carriers.
    • Provide freight cost estimates and operational recommendations.
    • Mentor junior team members and support process standardization.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Required

    • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field, preferred.
    • 5+ years of transportation, logistics, or supply chain experience.
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
    • Experience with domestic and international transportation operations.
    • Working knowledge of customs compliance and freight regulations.

    Preferred

    • Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or similar tools.
    • Experience with SAP, Oracle, OTM, or other transportation management systems.
    • Knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and transportation analytics.

    Core Competencies

    • Transportation & Logistics Analytics
    • Carrier & Network Optimization
    • Cost Management
    • Continuous Improvement
    • Project Leadership
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Data-Driven Decision Making

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