Senior Transportation Analyst, Supplier & Retailer Appointment

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Manage the scheduling of supplier pickups and ensure shipment readiness.

• Verify load specifications and mitigate scheduling risks.

• Supervise retailer appointment scheduling, delivery needs, and customer-specific receiving protocols.

• Synchronize transportation timelines with operational strategies.

• Maintain data integrity within the Manhattan TMS.

• Handle appointment and shipment discrepancies.

• Address issues related to transportation scheduling and delivery.

• Direct recovery efforts and enhance operational efficiencies through problem resolution and root cause analysis.

• Relay shipment updates and potential risks.

• Monitor appointment success rates.

• Assist in continuous improvement projects aimed at boosting service reliability.

• Act as the main transportation liaison for suppliers, delivery sites, retailer scheduling teams, and other stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or a related discipline is preferred, or comparable industry experience.

• At least 5 years of experience in transportation scheduling, appointment management, logistics coordination, transportation operations, or customer service.

• Familiarity with pickup and delivery appointment procedures and time-sensitive transportation execution.

• Experience with transportation management systems, scheduling tools, ERP systems, or other operational software.

• Exceptional communication, organizational, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and various collaboration tools.

• Preferred: experience in supporting retailer consolidation, cross-docking, multi-stop, inbound, or appointment-based transportation operations.

• Preferred: experience with Manhattan TMS, retailer scheduling portals, or supplier appointment systems.

• Preferred: knowledge of EDI/API-enabled scheduling workflows, Proof of Delivery standards, detention drivers, and transportation service metrics.

• Background in high-volume transportation, logistics, 3PL, or retail supply chain sectors.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

• Capability to drive or fly to client and other customer locations.

• Ability to manage personal expenses through a credit card for bi-weekly reimbursement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• 401K.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Up to 25% travel may be required.

• Base salary may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.