Analyst ll, Transportation - Inbound at Essendant Management Services LLC in Deerfield, Illinois

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities:

• Colloaborates with vendors and carriers resolve service issues and improve performance.


• Reviews vendor requests to change transportation mode.


• Code carrier late deliveries or pickups in system.


• Gather spot quotes as needed.


• Manage transportation vendor compliance.


• Review and approve carrier accessorial charges and freight allowance for billing.


• Work with carriers and freight auditing company regarding invoicing issues.


• Prepare daily and weekly reports as assigned.


• Perform qualitative and quantities analysis using a variety of tools to solve transportation related business problems.


• Assist in developing and implementing savings and process improvement programs.


• Solve problems using analytical, practical, & critical thinking skills


• Understands and demonstrates Essendant’s Core Values.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Basic understanding of all modes of transportation


•  Demonstrated competency in MS Excel


•  Experience working in a transportation management system (TMS)


•  Strong analytical skills


•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Capable of working cross functionally and within a team environment


•  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience


• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, operations, logistics, supply chain management preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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