• Transportation Analyst II

  SUMMARY:

  This position provides analytical transportation support to the pharmacy and manufacturing divisions. This individual will execute strategic improvements of transportation-related projects that drive operational efficiencies, optimize the customer delivery experience, and maximize transportation-related cost savings. The individual is responsible for interpreting performance and spending reports and recommending improvements.

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, analyze, and report on domestic outbound Parcel and Postal Induction activities for the Pharmacy and Manufacturing divisions.
• Utilize carrier performance reports to identify service trends.
• Utilize daily BI Dashboards to monitor carrier mix and exceptions that may affect customer experience.
• Utilize and maintain weekly parcel spend reports to drive costs down and track project effectiveness.
• Support and implement strategic projects within Pharmacy and Manufacturing divisions, including but not limited to network design, ad-hoc projects, and carrier optimization.
• Manage, analyze and report on domestic LTL and Truckload for Pharmacy, Manufacturing, In-Clinic and SmartPak Divisions including:

• Carrier Performance Scorecard Reports

  KPI Reporting

  Network Design Projects

  Carrier Optimization

  Adhoc Projects

  Identify trends; recommend changes where necessary.

• Facilitate freight pay audit resolution, GL Coding exception, and weekly pay fund requests for Pharmacy and Manufacturing divisions.
• Supports the relationship between Covetrus and TMS Provider from a transportation perspective, including rate loading, TnT changes, and routing logic definition.

• Supports external and internal clients with detailed costing analyses surrounding company-provided solutions. Supports the day-to-day analytical requests of both internal and external clients.

  Maintain a centralized carrier rate agreement governance process across all modes and carriers within the network.

  Develop, maintain, and update carrier route guides as needed.

  Partners with Operations Teams to compare and analyze individual Distribution Center performance.

• Actively participate and contribute to marketing, customer care, sales, and operations meetings to align customer needs with transportation services.
• Support DC fulfillment contingency planning and peak planning.

• Manage relationship with transportation management system vendor(s)

• Interpret the carrier and transportation scorecards and KPIs to manage the business
• Troubleshoot carrier service issues and recommend resolution.
• Develop an understanding of customer profiles and delivery expectations.
• Support the Commercial and Corporate Teams with LTL Tactical Support including New Vet Clinic Orders; Corporate Order Transfers; High Visible Orders and other adhoc LTL shipment requests.

• Completes assigned projects on time and with thorough supporting documentation.

  Completes other duties as assigned.

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  Education:

  A bachelor's degree is recommended, with a preference for a major in business, supply chain, data analytics, or logistics (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

  Work Experience:

  5-7 years of experience in a domestic transportation operations-related role

  Demonstrated experience managing carrier and vendor relationships.

  Familiarity with carrier operations within the following modes: postal, postal induction, small parcel, courier, LTL, FTL

  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Competencies

  Ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritize and organize effectively

  Ability to develop strong internal and external relationships at all levels.

  Ability to accurately analyze, interpret, and present data in a highly proficient/concise manner.

  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  High Proficiency in utilizing large data sets.

  High Proficiency in SQL (Preferred but not Required)

  High Proficiency in Excel using existing internal templates, developing Macros, comfort with Pivot Tables, and building complex conditional formulas as needed.

  Familiarity with the principles of table structures and data flows within OMS, WMS, and TMS systems.

  Certification

  None required

  Travel

  Not generally required, <10%

  CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM STANDARDS OF POSITION:

  Delivers It

• Demonstrates accountability and gets the job done; accomplishes goals; dedicated to delivering quality work on time

• Knows It

• Fully understands the role and its impact on the organization; is a perpetual learner; seeks and embraces opportunities for development

• Says It

• Communicates appropriately and effectively; listens attentively; utilizes appropriate mode of communication (written or verbal); stays open to others' viewpoints; shares information and ideas; communicates with respect

• Builds It

• Collaborates with others and embraces opportunities to work on a team; builds productive and effective working relationships; partners with and includes others; relates well to others at all levels

• Solves It

• Identifies and analyzes opportunities; generates and implements ideas for improvement; is resilient and resourceful; offers innovative solutions; steps up to challenges; makes high quality decisions at the right time

• Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:

* 401k savings & company match

* Paid time off

* Paid holidays

* Maternity leave

* Parental leave

* Military leave

* Other leaves of absence

* Health, dental, and vision benefits

* Health savings accounts

* Flexible spending accounts

* Life & disability benefits

* Identity theft protection

* Pet insurance

* Sales Positions are eligible for a Variable Incentive

* Certain positions may include eligibility for a short term incentive plan

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.