Transportation Analyst I

## Transportation Analyst IApplylocations: Oklahoma City, OK: Dyersburg, TNtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 10 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100532Maximize your potential. Minimize your footprint.Nortek Data Center Cooling is a Madison Industries company. Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value.At Nortek Data Center Cooling, we’re shaping the future by Creating a Better Tomorrow Every Day! We are a premier HVAC company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through our employees’ commitment to quality, customer experience and operational excellence.Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at Benefits: \*Making NexGen Products - Cooling the World’s Ever Expanding Data Centers \*Airconditioned work environment\*Benefits start day one \*401K match \*First year, 4 weeks’ vacation (accrued)**Logistics and Transportation Operations Specialist****Cooling the Cloud. Protecting the Planet**Nortek Data Center Cooling is a part of Madison Air, one of the world’s leading privately held companies. Madison Air combines the nimble responsiveness of a startup with the sophistication and scale of an $11B enterprise. Madison Air is a leader in indoor air quality with a portfolio of 20+ companies and manufacturing brands that help customers move air to powerful new places.Nortek Data Center Cooling is a leading provider of cooling solutions for data centers, a rapidly expanding market driven by the rise of AI. We serve some of the largest and most innovative companies in the world – delivering superior results, reduced operational costs and sustainable solutions that meet the growing demands of AI, IoT, Edge Computing and more.*Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.**Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at**** **Job Summary**The Logistics & Transportation Operations Specialist is responsible for managing the efficient flow of goods from suppliers to customers, ensuring timely delivery, cost-effective transportation, and compliance with internal and external requirements. This hybrid role combines tactical logistics execution with strategic transportation planning, serving as a key liaison between procurement, warehousing, carriers, and customer service.**Responsibilities*** Represent the Logistics organization in daily inbound and outbound execution and delivery status updates* Coordinate with production teams to confirm product availability and shipment readiness* Partner with Customer Service to ensure shipments align with customer delivery commitments* Create, plan, and execute inbound and outbound shipments within the TMS from pickup through delivery* Secure carrier capacity using approved carriers and routing guides* Monitor transit progress, ETAs, and delivery performance; proactively escalate risks or delays* Validate proof of delivery (POD) and resolve delivery discrepancies* Enter, audit, and maintain shipment cost data to ensure accuracy against approved project scopes* Identify freight cost variances and escalate exceptions for resolution* Develop and maintain project-specific carrier playbooks including routing, contacts, delivery requirements, and documentation standards* Support post-shipment freight reconciliation and invoice validation* Maintain departmental reporting related to outbound delivery performance, carrier execution, and freight spend* Provide cross-functional backup coverage for inbound transportation and basic trade compliance activities as required**Qualifications:** **Requirements:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred* 3–5+ years of experience in outbound logistics, transportation planning, or supply chain operations* Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)* Strong customer service and delivery-focused mindset* Ability to earn trust and credibility through consistent professionalism and accountability* Strong communication skills with internal stakeholders and external carrier partners* Ability to manage multiple shipments, priorities, and deadlines with minimal supervision* Demonstrated attention to detail and data accuracy* Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and logistics reporting tools**Preferred*** Project-based logistics or customer delivery management experience* Experience supporting multiple plant locations* Understanding of freight cost drivers, carrier pricing, and contract compliance**Competencies:*** Outbound transportation planning and execution* Customer on-time delivery (OTD) management* Carrier relationship and capacity management* Freight cost validation and financial discipline* Cross-functional collaboration* Issue resolution and escalation management* Continuous improvement and process discipline #J-18808-Ljbffr