Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits.

Job Summary The Transportation Analyst is responsible for providing reporting and data management to assist the operation of the transportation department, as well as provide software support.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for collecting data, cleaning data, verifying data integrity, and providing administrative support

Perform various mathematical calculations to determine how data may best be applied to profit the organization and meet customer needs

Maintain system integrity with detailed analysis & a high level of data accuracy

Compile data from multiple systems to develop ad hoc reports to support business opportunities

Manage reporting functionality by streamlining existing reports & developing additional metrics

Assist with setting up pricing in our TMS and specific pricing setups and changes

Assist with setting up carrier accounts and profiles in our TMS, as well as troubleshoot any pricing issues in our TMS

Works closely with our TMS to define, develop, and implement reporting needs

Manages rate quote e-mail box and provides benchmark rates as requested

Qualifications Experience required:

2+ years analyst experience

Experience desired:

Use of ERP/TMS/Excel

Business experience transportation

Gathering requirements from stakeholders & acting as the liaison for technical teams

Lean/continuous improvement

Change management

Knowledge of company policies and procedures

Preferred bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or supply chain or related discipline or equivalent

Advanced knowledge & experience using MS Excel; working knowledge of Power BI

Strong analytical & computer skills; ability to collate data from numerous internal & external sources

Ability to create reporting & presentations

Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills - ability to handle multiple projects and tight deadlines.

Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills

Demonstrated drive and initiative to identify and deliver OpEx improvements.

Big picture thinker with creative and problem solving skills

Able to learn/use advanced system functions

Positive attitude

Highly motivated and curious thinker

Takes initiative (self-starter)

Conflict resolution skills

Change Agent/Champion of Change

Results-oriented

Ability to train and develop others

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.