Transportation Analyst

Transportation Analyst – North America Regional Transportation Organization Location: New Brunswick, NJ or Shepherdsville, KY. As a Transportation Analyst, you will serve as a key liaison between the NA Innovative Medicine (IM) Regional Transportation Organization (RTO) team and Janssen Ortho McNeil (JOM) distribution centers, managing outbound transportation networks to ensure reliable, compliant, and cost‑effective delivery of finished goods from Johnson & Johnson distribution centers to end customers.

• Coordinate shipment execution, carrier performance, and exception management to maintain service levels.
• Develop, implement, and report transportation metrics; support cost‑improvement programs and performance reviews.

Key Responsibilities Manage outbound transportation operations for customer shipments, including domestic and international distribution from J&J distribution centers. Coordinate shipment planning and execution to ensure timely and accurate delivery to end customers, including hospitals, wholesalers, and specialty care providers. Track and trace outbound shipments, providing proactive communication and resolving delivery exceptions to maintain service levels. Support data‑driven decision making and analytics to provide analysis and recommendations for strategic supply‑chain decisions. Partner with distribution centers, customer service, and logistics teams to align shipping priorities with customer requirements and order fulfillment timelines. Monitor carrier performance and compliance with service level agreements (SLAs), escalating issues and driving corrective actions as needed. Lead cost‑improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize routing, mode selection, consolidation, and carrier utilization. Drive service‑improvement initiatives to enhance delivery reliability, visibility, and customer satisfaction. Analyze and report transportation metrics related to service, cost, and efficiency to support operational and strategic decision‑making. Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, company policies, and customer‑specific requirements for outbound shipments. Support transportation operations with an approximate budget of $54 MM. This Role Offers Exposure To End‑to‑end transportation network management. Data‑driven decision‑making and advanced analytics. Cross‑functional leadership and stakeholder engagement. Strategic supply‑chain planning and cost‑optimization initiatives. Ideal Candidate Profile Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Effective communicator with strong stakeholder‑management skills. Interest in transportation, logistics, and supply‑chain strategy. Qualifications Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s or equivalent university degree required, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field. Required Experience 1‑2 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply‑chain functions. General knowledge of U.S. transportation industry and distribution networks. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work in high‑pressure environments and manage multiple priorities. Preferred Experience Experience in outbound distribution and customer delivery networks. Experience in project management. Familiarity with transportation compliance and customer‑specific delivery requirements. Technological aptitude and ability to learn new systems quickly. Other Up to 10% overnight travel and occasional site visits are required. Pay Transparency Anticipated base pay range: $65,000.00 – $104,650.00. Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Benefits Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year. Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours in Colorado; 56 hours in Washington). Holiday pay, including floating holidays – 13 days per calendar year. Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year. Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care of a child. Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year. Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period, 10 days. Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year. Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per calendar year. Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson & Johnson MedTech