Logistics Analyst - Junior

Must be able to work on w-2 with no visa requirements Location: 100% Remote Duration: 6-month contract (to start) Pay Rate: $23.55 – $29.69/hour About the Role We’re hiring a Transportation Planning Analyst to play a key role in managing the flow of goods from domestic vendors to distribution centers. This position is critical to ensuring products arrive efficiently and on time in a fast-paced retail supply chain environment. Key Responsibilities Plan and coordinate inbound transportation from vendors to distribution centers and consolidation points using a Transportation Management System (TMS) Source and assign freight to carriers to optimize cost, routing, and transit times Evaluate routing solutions and recommend the most efficient transportation strategies Optimize freight movement across multiple modes (Truckload, Intermodal, LTL, and limited parcel) Enhance system-recommended solutions to improve load building and efficiency Identify and develop backhaul and continuous move opportunities Monitor carrier capacity and performance metrics (on-time delivery, EDI compliance, acceptance rates) Collaborate with carriers, vendors, and internal logistics teams to ensure strong operational performance Maintain consistent communication with core carriers and internal stakeholders Analyze regional financials and KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities Partner with merchandising teams to support high-priority and high-volume shipments Qualifications Experience in transportation planning, logistics, or supply chain operations Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret KPIs and financial data Knowledge of freight modes including Truckload, LTL, Intermodal, and parcel Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Why Apply Fully remote opportunity Exposure to a dynamic, high-volume retail supply chain Opportunity to impact transportation efficiency and cost optimization If you’re detail-oriented, analytical, and thrive in logistics-driven environments, this is a great opportunity to make an immediate impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr