Transportation Analyst

Function: Provide qualitative and quantitative financial analysis to internal and external partners in relation to transportation. Responsible for developing financial models, conducting analysis to support corporate strategic initiatives, enhance internal processes, and evaluate performance. Collect and record data from all financials within transportation. Develop and maintain KPI reporting. Work with the Supply Chain teams to understand flow and provide analytics to the Transportation Leadership Team.

Interaction:
• Reports to Transportation Manager
• Extensive interaction with Finance, Supply Chain and Distribution Operations
• Extensive interaction with Carriers (all modes), Pool Point Operations and Dedicated Fleet

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities (Required Functions):
• Review invoices and billing statements from all modes of transportation and collect the data
• Prepare various financial reports and analyses (including charts and graphs, industry & internal trend analysis and exception reporting) for senior management and help them make informed decisions by providing recommendations
• Prepare monthly forecast by analyzing P&L results and developing projections of future performance
• Support the monthly close process in conjunction with the accounting department including all month end reporting for both finance and logistics
• Assist with collecting data for transportation RFP's (Request For Pricing)
• Work with DC Operations
• Track carrier on-time delivery and service failures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• None

Physical Demands:
• Must have adequate vision, speech, hearing and physical ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Use of a computer and phone for entire length of shift
• Stand for up to 10% of assigned shift
• Ability to lift up to 5 pounds; must have full body rotation and mobility

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Finance experience preferred
• Capable of learning new technology applications
• Logistics / Transportation experience preferred
• Use of a variety of communication methods, including phone, email, live chat, according to Bealls standards.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must handle conflict resolution calmly and effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Fluent in English; Bilingual preferred