Job Description

Transportation Analyst ISO Container Shipments

Start Date: October 6th End Date: Early March Schedule: MondayFriday, hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite) Hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Salary: $30.00 per hour

Position Summary: The Transportation Analyst will be responsible for coordinating, analyzing, and optimizing ISO container shipments across domestic and international lanes. This role ensures timely, compliant, and cost-effective movement of bulk and packaged goods, while maintaining alignment with carrier contracts, customs regulations, and company service-level expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, monitor, and execute ISO container shipments (import, export, and domestic repositioning).
• Track and report on shipment KPIs (on-time delivery, dwell time, demurrage/detention, cost-to-serve).
• Liaise with steamship lines, drayage providers, railroads, and depots to ensure accurate scheduling and container flow.
• Support carrier negotiations and provide analysis on spot market vs. contract performance.
• Partner with internal teams on customs documentation, HS codes, Incoterms, and bonded warehouse/FTZ processes.
• Investigate and resolve shipment delays, capacity constraints, and service failures.
• Maintain accurate data in TMS/ERP (SAP, Power BI, or similar platforms) for tracking and reporting.
• Prepare and distribute weekly/monthly logistics scorecards and cost reports for leadership review.
• Recommend process improvements for ISO fleet utilization, cost savings, and service enhancement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 25 years' experience in transportation, container logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of ISO container movements (bulk liquid or chemical industry preferred).
• Familiarity with customs clearance, HS codes, bonded warehouses, and FTZ operations.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel/Power BI/SAP or TMS platforms.
• Effective communicator with ability to interact across internal teams and external carriers.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and negotiation skills in logistics/transportation settings.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in chemical, oil & gas, or bulk liquid shipping.
• Understanding of Incoterms and global trade compliance.
• Prior involvement in RFPs, rate benchmarking, and contract negotiations.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).

Reports To: Transportation Manager / Logistics Operations Lead

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