Transportation Analyst II

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

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.