Transportation&Freight Analyst, Headquarters

Description

The Transportation&Freight Analyst is responsible for analyzing freight and small parcel shipping rates, negotiating carrier contracts, coordinating shipments, and ensuring compliance with hazardous materials regulations. This role plays a critical part in optimizing transportation costs across parcel, LTL, and FTL while maintaining strong carrier relationships and ensuring safe, compliant movement of goods.

Key Responsibilities Freight&Small Parcel Analysis

Analyze shipping rates across small parcel (USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL), LTL, and FTL to identify cost-saving opportunities

Audit carrier invoices, accessorial charges, and surcharges

Benchmark carrier pricing and service levels across parcel and freight modes

Maintain rate tables, zone/weight analysis, and support RFP/bid processes

Provide reporting on transportation spend, trends, and KPIs

Carrier Management&Negotiation

Negotiate contracts and pricing with parcel carriers (USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL) as well as LTL/FTL providers

Manage carrier mix and optimize service selection (ground, express, international)

Evaluate carrier performance (on-time delivery, transit times, claims, cost efficiency)

Identify and onboard new carriers to improve cost or service levels

Analyze and optimize final mile / last mile carrier performance, balancing cost, service levels, and customer experience

Support final mile carrier selection, RFPs, and contract negotiations including service level expectations

Shipment Coordination

Coordinate daily shipments across parcel, LTL, and FTL networks

Schedule pickups and manage dispatching at warehouse facilities

Ensure proper labeling, routing, and documentation for all shipments

Troubleshoot delivery issues, delays, and service failures

Collaborate with warehouse, customer service, and operations teams

Hazardous Materials&Compliance

Ensure compliance with hazardous materials regulations (DOT, IATA, IMDG as applicable)

Classify hazardous goods and determine proper shipping methods and restrictions

Interpret and apply Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for correct handling, packaging, and labeling

Ensure compliance for small parcel hazmat shipments (e.g., limited quantity, ORM‑D replacement, lithium batteries, etc.)

Maintain required documentation, shipping papers, and labeling standards

Stay up to date on regulatory changes and ensure company compliance

Any other duties as assigned

Requirements Skills

Strong understanding of small parcel carriers (USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL) and rate structures (zones, DIM weight, surcharges)

Experience negotiating parcel and/or freight carrier agreements

Knowledge of hazardous materials shipping regulations and classifications

Experience working with SDS documentation and hazmat compliance

Proficiency in Excel and transportation/logistics systems (TMS, parcel shipping software)

Skills&Competencies

Strong analytical and cost-optimization mindset

Negotiation and vendor management skills

High attention to detail, especially in compliance and billing

Ability to manage high shipment volume and multiple priorities

Strong communication and cross‑functional coordination

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or parcel shipping

Hazmat certification (DOT/IATA) preferred

Experience in a 3PL or e‑commerce fulfillment environment, familiarity with parcel audit tools and multi‑carrier shipping systems, Experience with final mile carrier selection and management.

Work Environment&Physical Requirements

Primarily office‑based with occasional warehouse interaction,

Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer,

Occasional warehouse walkthroughs to validate system processes

Occasional travel is required to remote sites when necessary

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