Transportation Analyst

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas’ English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann’s or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.#LI-JV1Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:Salary Range: $68,500 - $89,100Annual Bonus EligibilityComprehensive Benefits PackagePaid Time Off401k & Company MatchPosition Summary:The Transportation Analyst supports BBU Corporate Transportation Department initiatives opportunities and network wide operational continuous improvement projects. The successful candidate scopes, designs, and optimizes transportation solutions and is responsible for performing analysis and developing value added solutions.Key Responsibilities:Analyze trends in client data and identify opportunities to maximize profit, minimize costs, recommend value-added business solutions and determine potential areas for improvement and growth.Analyze transportation network strategies and compare multiple scenarios to develop cost effective solutions that meet our business goals.Investigate, develop and evaluate new ideas/processes to focus on continuous improvement and cost reductionsAssist in delivering formal presentations to Management and local stakeholders at the senior level.Liaise with Director, Transportation, Transportation planning mgr. in conjunction with Logistics and Sales to develop and deliver effective transportation solutions.Once a new CI project has been approved ensuring the successful transfer of information to operations for program and contract management.Request and obtain supply chain data from internal stakeholders in the most efficient manner possible.Pre-process and filter the data, check for inconsistencies and seek clarification to perform analysis.Create business cases, savings projections, operating budgets, and project startups.Cross-Functional support: Serve as a backup to other transportation planners as required, ensuring seamless operations and continuity.Monitor KPIs, define normal/abnormal operations, and assist with root-cause analysis for operational issues.Education and Work History:Candidate should ideally hold a degree in a related topic, or as an alternative hold a Diploma and/or relevant experience (Business/Engineering Preferred)3-5 years’ experience in Supply Chain/Transportation Analysis in CPG, Food Beverage or Third Party Logistics companyUnderstanding of the North American transportation industry including dedicated/private fleet, TL, LTL (domestic and cross border), intermodal.Understanding of Industrial Engineering (IE) fundamentals (process design) is an asset.Highly proficient / advanced working knowledge in Microsoft Office (ie: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint)Experience/Exposure with logistics optimization tools (routing, transportation planning software) such as Appian, Paragon, JDA/Bule Yonder is a definite asset.Working knowledge of TMS (Specially Oracle TMS) is an asset.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearlyAbility to work with and support all team members, management and shareholders.The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr