Transportation System Analyst

Company: KeHE
Location: Newark
Posted on: November 19, 2020

Job Description:

Overview

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

Primary Responsibilities

The Transportation Systems Analyst is responsible for aligning Transportation technology with the strategic long-term vision by providing the Transportation organization with effective and reliable systems that streamline workflow and provide insightful data analytics with key metrics.

Essential Functions

Engage with the senior and mid-levels of Operations, Finance, Sales, Supply Chain and Customer Care in cross functional meetings to determine the data, process and visibility that we can provide to help the organization.

Perform analysis and capture detailed requirements for new and existing systems. In addition to being a functional expert on the team, position will be the liaison between transportation teams, technology teams, support teams and external vendors.

Interact with software vendors to ensure we have the most effective use of our Transportation Systems while also tracking and logging vendor support tickets.

Prepare and document System SOPs, analysis and flow charts for data transfers and workflow processes.

Provide training for system users within compliance of System SOP’s ensuring best practices across the enterprise.

Evaluate technological solutions available in the market and compare to our needs and current capabilities.

Create new ways to utilize technology to improve Customer and Vendor Experience

Champion and practice the KeHE culture while holding all accountable for achieving results in a manner consistent with our values.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

Bachelor’s Degree required in a field such as Computer Science, Logistics or Engineering.

A minimum of 2 years previous transportation/logistics experience

Strong understanding of Systems design, data exchanges, testing and implementation is required.

Must have a fundamental knowledge in most aspects of transportation and logistics operations such as LTL, TL, Brokerage, Intermodal and dedicated fleets.

Must be analytical, results-oriented, self-directed, and have excellent time management skills.

Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to identify and resolve conflicts as well as improve processes.

Up to 25% travel may be required.

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