Transport & Systems Analyst

McLane is one of the largest and most stable supply chain services leaders in the United States. We've been at the forefront of delivering retail and restaurant solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants for over 125 years. Our vision is to be an agile, innovative, and unified supply chain partner that delivers a superior customer experience, improves the lives of our teammates and community, and produces best-in-class returns.

The Transport & System Analyst is a hybrid position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office a minimum of 4 days a week for candidates that live within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX.

This position is responsible for McLane network planning and transportation routing to minimize delivery times and transportation costs while improving logistics tracking, execution, and customer service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Complete static, cyclical, and seasonal routing using provided routing software.
• Create baseline data and full routing complement to Dispatchers and Transportation Managers using routing software.
• Provide divisional support and technical assistance for transportation systems, including but not limited to user updates, data management, and system maintenance.
• Develop summarized reports and conduct analysis of transportation performance to key executives throughout the company.
• Analyze and summarize transportation systems software data and routing software data to assess expected and actual performance to plan.
• Continually improve the routing process to reduce miles, improve customer estimated times of arrival, and reduce the overall workload within the department.
• Work with key executives and Transportation department personnel to properly use a rolling asset tracking system and provide timely reporting and data analysis to improve a truck driver's ability to deliver product in an efficient manner.
• Provide transportation systems support, best practices, metrics, and reporting.
• Other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Have a bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Have at least 3 years of relevant experience in dispatching, freight management/brokerage, or process engineering.
• Knowledge of routing software is a plus.
• An understanding of fleet tracking software (PeopleNet knowledge a plus).
• Have a solid working knowledge of data management tools, including databases and spreadsheets (particularly SQL, Access, and Excel); be functional with other Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook).
• Be able to provide 24-7 transportation systems support.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment.
• Some travel required (estimated up to 30%).

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.