Transportation Analyst I

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. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and a 401(k) Plan with company contributions. Job Summary The Logistics & Transportation Operations Specialist manages 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 escape 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 advance 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 Nortek Data Center Cooling