Analyst Transportation
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Job Location: Hershey, PA PreferredRole Summary: The Analyst Transportation is a key part of the Transportation Operations team tasked with driving process & capability improvements across both CMG and Salty Snack's transportation function. The position requires collaboration with internal stakeholders,3PL transportation planning provider, carriers, anddistribution center partners to deliver & improve enterprise service & on-time delivery targets through project-based work & daily operations management. Responsibilities:• Provide guidance & oversite of assigned distribution centers transportation functions; ensuring trailer availability, on time pick-up, on time delivery, all at a reasonable and balanced cost. • Manage & provide guidance to facilitate issue resolutions related to Hershey facility deliveries, pickups at vendor locations and/or issues with Hershey contracted carriers; issues may occur between 3PL, Hershey customers, Hershey Global Shared Services, Vendor/Suppliers and/or Transportation Carrier Partners • Generate, recommend and/or implement suggestions for continuous improvement & new capabilities, tools, or systems related to transportation function ( e.g. efficient processing of orders, carrier selection, data flow, customer issue resolution, communication between 3PL Logistics Solution Provider and Hershey, distribution operations, internal shipments, alliance partner, e-commerce). • Transportation ownershipof daily systems clean-up andresponsiblefor shipment schedule smoothing if necessary, making best decisions available with on hand information. • Standardize ways of working with carriers, distribution centers, and Hershey customer service. Qualifications: • Proven data mining and data analysis skills • Proficiency in or ability to quickly learn how to use multiple data sources including BW, SAP, and WMS and TMS systems • Proficiency in MS Office applications including Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint • Knowledge of supply chain operations • Strong financial and business mindset • Experience with 3PL distribution operations a plus • Tableau or Chainalytics experience a plus Experience & Education: • Education: BS degree in Business, Logistics/Supply Chain/Engineering or equivalent • Experience: 2-3 years experience in Logistics with a working knowledge in shipment planning, transportation, distribution, and customer service.