Job Description
Chipton-Ross is seeking an Operations Analyst III for a contract opportunity in Deerfield, IL.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
- Strong knowledge of the U.S. transportation market, carriers, and multi mode execution (parcel, LTL, truckload, intermodal; ocean exposure preferred).
- Proven experience working with or managing transportation activity
- Demonstrated expertise in pulling, validating, analyzing, and presenting transportation data to support decision making.
- Experience supporting transportation RFPs, SOP development, carrier onboarding, and performance management.
- Familiarity with TMS platforms (Blue Yonder preferred) and ERP systems (JDE a plus).
- Strong financial and business acumen with ability to balance cost, service, and risk.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, change driven environment.
- Strong project management skills
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide functional leadership for assigned elements of U.S. Last Mile Distribution, Replenishment, and International replenishment transportation plan for the new 3PL network model.
- Support aspects of transportation RFP execution, including requirements definition, scope clarification, SOP documentation, bid evaluation support, and onboarding activities.
- Partner closely with 3PL providers and carriers to translate transportation strategy into executable operating plans for the new network
- Support development and deployment of transportation service offerings (e.g., white glove, stock rotation, returns, specialized delivery requirements).
- Identify and evaluate transportation routes, modes, and providers to optimize cost, speed, reliability, and capacity during network transition.
- Manage tactical execution across transportation modes, ensuring adherence to route guides and standard work.
- Monitor and manage carrier and 3PL KPIs, including:
o Tender acceptance
o On time pickup and delivery
o Route guide compliance
o Exception and escalation performance
- Perform detailed data collection, reporting, and analysis to identify financial, service, and margin improvement opportunities.
- Work closely with Warehouse, Network Design, Planning, and Customer Service partners to ensure transportation execution aligns with finalized network decisions.
- Prepare and present clear, action oriented updates to Transportation Leadership, highlighting risks, trends, and recommendations.
- Support stabilization and continuous improvement activities following go live of new 3PL network components.
Scope Clarifications (Contract Role)
- This position is individual contributor focused; no direct people management responsibilities.
- Emphasis is on execution, implementation, and operational oversight, rather than long term organizational ownership.
- Role duration and scope may adjust based on network transformation milestones.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Accredited Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in transportation, supply chain, or logistics operations.
WORK HOURS:
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work