Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. The Transportation Analyst II role is responsible for ensuring timely, damage free delivery of Donaldson products throughout North America. This is a great role for a critical thinker with a passion for logistics who enjoys problem solving. Ideal candidates for this role will have strong analytical skills, a background in distribution network design and execution strategies, and experience working across multiple modes of transportation. This is a hybrid position with an office based in Bloomington, MN. Role Responsibilities: Responsible for managing the day to day and strategic operations related to logistics within North America including international freight between the US, Canada & Mexico. Analyze and optimize the logistics network to meet company requirements for delivery and cost by leveraging Donaldson's TMS (Navisphere) and freight payment data. Manages to department KPI's for on time performance, savings, and claims. Conduct logistics procurement activities and perform benchmark assessments to ensure competitive pricing. Negotiate carrier contracts, manage compliance, and monitor carrier performance. Develop carrier scorecards, manage carrier KPI's and conduct quarterly business reviews. Manage and develop core carriers in all modes including but not limited to full truckload, flatbed, dedicated fleet and 3PL's to support strategic logistics plan. Ensure timely payment of carrier invoices. Develops formal SOP's, trains, and monitors for effectiveness. Mines data, develops reports, and uses critical thinking to validate current processes and adjusts as needed. Responsible for management of internal and external routing instructions and compliance. Forecasts trends, analyzes risk, develops, and monitors metrics, acts as subject matter expert for logistics and supports cost savings initiatives, while maintaining service requirements. Supports manufacturing and distribution facilities, procurement, engineering, finance, and transfers groups. TRAVEL:Up to 10% Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business management or related field. 3+ years of logistics, materials, procurement, or transportation experience Preferred Qualifications: Requires proven communication, organizational and problem-solving skills. Exceptional analytical skills, strong functional knowledge of MS Excel and Power BI Proven experience working with large data projects. Direct experience with routing and load planning, as well as quoting and booking expedited freight. Direct experience with logistics procurement, contract negotiations, and rate management Fundamental knowledge of INCOTERMS Demonstrated knowledge of primary modes of transportation including but not limited to dedicated fleet operations, full truckload, less than truckload, parcel, Ocean, and airfreight. Basic knowledge of DOT hours of service rules, freight claims, hazardous materials shipping Experience working with Oracle EBS, and Navisphere TMS a plus. APICS CSCP, CLTD, or CPIM a plus Demonstrated knowledge of lean principles and DMAIC Process Keywords: logistics, transportation, Navisphere, TMS, 3PL, LTL, truck load, flat bed, expedite, sourcing and transportation #LI-Hybrid Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requi ements of that country and of the United States. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Donaldson is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local laws.