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Location:This role can be based in Norcross, GA, Morrisville, PA or Richmond, VA. It's a hybrid role.

Primary Purpose:
The Regional Transportation Analyst is a critical supply chain role that is essential in collecting and interpreting complex and copious amounts of transportation and logistics data in order to evaluate the efficiency of transits and provide transportation network optimization recommendations.

Develops complex routing and dispatch efficiency models using programs such as LLamasoft, Alteryx, and Tableau to extract data, identify efficiency opportunities, and present findings and suggestions in a succinct and executable fashion that can be used by the transportation management team to drive effective and efficient transportation operations within the region.

Additionally, this role will lead the effort in creating visual analytics dashboards to report key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop actionable recommendations to drive tangible transportation performance and network execution efficiencies within each of Univar Solutions' regions.

Deliverables:

• Utilizes data-gathering and complex modeling strategies as well as quantitative analytical processes for business visibility and reporting as well as modal and network optimization purposes.Assists by preparing the actual business reports, which may include data on shipments, carriers, operational and financial performance, and modal management, by gathering data from multiple sources. (15% of time spent).
• Works in region, conferring with directors and managers, to gather requirements and specifications while developing and implementing complex mathematical models with enhanced data and reporting tools to aid in transportation modal management and risk assessment decisions driving effective and efficient transportation operations. Works to gain a better sense of the current shortcomings in reporting technology and devise solutions to enhance reporting and data management. (15% of time spent).
• Ensures a high level of accuracy, and efficiency.Validates results and conducts routine audits of data storage systems and database. (10% of time spent).
• Develops complex routing and dispatch efficiency models using programs such as LLamasoft, Alteryx, and Tableau to extract data, identify efficiency opportunities, and present findings and suggestions in a succinct and executable fashion. (15% of time spent).
• Analyst will be responsible for monitoring service, identify cost saving opportunities, and driving service improvements. (10% of time spent).
• Track the savings generated by other operational efficiency programs and strategic transformation initiatives. (5% of time spent).
• Conduct quantitative analysis to make independent decisions in accordance with Univar Solutions' delivery strategies and objectives. (15% of time spent).
• Prepare enhanced data visualizations, presenting network and performance information, developing data processing and analysis tools, and supporting development of dashboards and online platforms. (15% of time spent).
  

Key Stakeholders:

• Regional Director of Transportation (Direct Supervisor)
• Transportation Excellence Manager
• Sr. Regional Transportation Manager
• District Transportation Managers
• Regional Logistics Planning Manager
• Regional and Branch Operations Leadership
• Regulatory Manager
• Corporate Transportation Team
• Corporate Accounting and Finance

Education / Experience / Training:

• Bachelor's degree from fully accredited four-year institution is required. Bachelor's degree in Logistics Management or Business Analytics is preferred.
• Deep knowledge and proficiency using PC based packages such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong work ethic, highly motivated
• Able to communicate and collaborate well to understand business needs and deliver data driven insights with efficiency and accuracy

Specialized Knowledge / Skills:

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle diverse and significant workload.
• Ability to recommend strategies and to translate strategies into tactics.
• Working knowledge and experience with SAP, various TMS platforms, LLamasoft, Tableau, SQL, Alteryx, Python, and/or other inventory, modeling and visual business analytics (VBA) platforms

Other Requirements:

• This role will require up to 10% travel.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

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