The Transportation Support Analyst will support the planning, monitoring, and optimization of our transportation operations. The successful candidate will contribute to the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability of our logistics network by analyzing data, producing reports, and assisting with process improvement initiatives.

What will you own: 

• Collect, validate, and analyze transportation data, including costs, delivery performance, and utilization metrics.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports to support management decision-making.
• Assist with route planning, scheduling, and network optimization to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support the evaluation of carriers, third-party logistics providers, and transport partners.
• Monitor and improve current relationships with the regional transport partners by participating in collaborative projects that lead to improvements in their overall performance. 
• Improve the overall performance of the distribution network by monitoring the KPIs of the regional transport partners while performing data analyses to propose process improvements to increase their overall performance. 
• Supporting daily operations by coordinating with our 3PL partners
• Supporting the EMEA region by providing logistical support for internal transports 
• Responsible for ensuring that any and all internal IT systems align with our 3PL partners and accurately represent operational reality at all times
• You will participate in inter-departmental logistics projects and co-operate with other internal departments on requests they have
• Any other duties as reasonably required

What you will have: 

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in data analysis (Google Sheets, MS Excel); familiarity with business intelligence or analytics tools (e.g., Sage, SEI) is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Technical Expertise:

• Understands the basics of international shipping, including key terms and documentation like bills of lading and air waybills.
• Capable of engaging with internal partners, understanding their basic needs and how they fit into the logistics process.
• Understands the importance of meeting customer needs in logistics, including timely delivery and accurate information.

Skills:

• Ability to interpret basic data sets, create simple reports, and understand elementary logistics concepts such as inventory turnover and supply chain flow.
• Identify routine logistical problems, like delays in supply chain, and suggest basic solutions. Understand how to use company resources to resolve these issues.
• Capable of carrying out logistics tasks under supervision, including data entry, preparing shipping documents, and tracking inventory levels.
• Timely completion of individual tasks with attention to detail, and maintaining adherence to organizational policies.