What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Planning & Performance Analyst ( Inbound ) position at Ocean State Job Lot?
Company Overview :
Ocean State Job Lot ("OSJL" and "Company") is a leading $850 million general merchandise retailer operating over 150 stores in the Northeast and a $75 million shopping center business with OSJL as the anchor tenant in over 50% of its centers. At OSJL, we are committed to providing exceptional value to our customers while championing positive change in our communities and inspiring a more responsible model for retail.
Job Description :
The Transportation Planning and Performance Analyst (Inbound) is responsible for optimizing inbound freight operations at Ocean State Job Lots Distribution Center ("DC"). This role involves strategic planning, execution, and analysis to ensure efficient utilization of resources, including drivers, equipment, and third-party carriers. The Analyst will develop and implement transportation strategies to maximize service levels, productivity, and cost-effectiveness while adhering to all regulatory and company compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities :
- Optimize inbound transportation operations through effective planning, routing, and carrier management using TMS and other transportation management tools.
- Monitor and control container flow to minimize costs and avoid penalties.
- Track and improve service times, route efficiency, and equipment utilization.
- Resolve invoice and contract discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders, including stores, drivers, and carriers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with third-party partners.
- Effectively communicate operational updates and issues to management and team members.
- Generate reports and conduct analysis to measure performance against key metrics.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
- Develop and track continuous improvement initiatives for the transportation department.
- Align transportation strategies with overall company objectives.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of transportation initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to all company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of transportation operations.
Qualifications :
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Work Environment :
perform essential functions.
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will associate, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.
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The salary range for this position is between $60,000 - $70,000. Salary commensurates with years of experience.
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
