Transportation Analyst K

Description

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Deliver against growth and profitability targets.
• Analyze the freight market to maximize profit and negotiating power at each transaction.
• Analyze freight carriers and lanes based on but not limited to the following; capacity and utilization, insurance, price, safety, and service.
• Negotiate rates and terms with carrier partners and customers.
• Communicate market changes and carrier opportunities to Leadership and other involved stakeholders.
• Manage entire process starting with the buy from the outside carrier thru the pick-up and delivery for the customer.
• Manage the interface between the customers' transportation personnel and head office.
• Properly integrate customer transportation strategies of those which are considered within the formulation of Swift strategies.
• Maintain focus on Key Performance Indicators.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objective.

• 1+ years experience in customer accounts and/or operations and/or billing required.
• Basic knowledge of transportation and 3PL, required.
• Bachelors' in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Must be results oriented.
• Must possess entrepreneurial spirit with proven ability to solicit new customers and meet specific revenue targets.
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency and purpose, with a bias for action.
• Must be familiar with and knowledgeable of TMS and brokerage systems.
• Must be self-confident and a self-starter without the need of close supervision.
• Must be able to operate in a busy, demanding environment.
• Must be able to understand and enforce company policies.
• Must be knowledgeable of AS400 and MS Office Suite tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with ability to communicate well with others and transfer knowledge.
• Must possess quantitative and qualitative analysis skills with superior problem solving ability.
• Must be results oriented.
• Must possess entrepreneurial spirit with proven ability to solicit new customers and meet specific revenue targets.
• Must be able to operate in a busy, demanding environment.
• Must be knowledgeable of AS400 and MS Office Suite tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must possess quantitative and qualitative analysis skills with superior problem solving ability.