Transportation Analyst - iMPact Business Group

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Transportation Analyst will be responsible for providing reporting and data management to assist the operation of the transportation department.

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

Required:

* Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Computer Science.

* Use of ERP/TMS/Excel

* Business experience in transportation

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

* Lean/continuous improvement

* Change management

* 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

* Big picture thinker with creative and problem solving skills

* Able to learn/use advanced system functions