ABOUT BARRETT DISTRIBUTION:

Since 1941, Barrett Distribution has provided customized third-party logistics, omni-channel distribution, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment services for customers in a variety of industries. Our growing company is home to over 1400 employees throughout the United States, with key logistics centers in Greater Boston, New Jersey, New York, Baltimore, Memphis, Dallas, and California.

At Barrett, we truly value our employees and culture, and realize that the way to attract and retain the very best workforce is by providing competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a gain-share program that every employee participates in.

If you’re skilled at what you do, thrive in collaborative, team-first environments, and are looking for a home in a company that promotes from within and invests in its employees, Barrett Distribution is the place for you!

SUMMARY
The Transportation Analyst II, reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, is responsible for identifying, creating, developing, and integrating innovative solutions that lead to improvements in Barrett’s transportation network. They will also be responsible for conducting quantitative analyses of information affecting transportation budgets and forecasts. Will continually focus on accuracy, efficiency, and process improvements. Will work with the VP of Transportation on a regular basis.

The compensation range for this position is 65K-85K per year, depending on experience.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Consistently applies Barrett’s core values of Always Better, Utmost Integrity, Dedication to the Customer, I am an Owner, and Open and Honest relationships in all interactions and decision making. Is responsible in knowing and acting in accordance with Barrett’s vision to WOW our customers, partners, and fellow employees with every interaction.

• Perform on-going analysis and tasks driving continuous cost and service improvement by recommending and implementing stated improvements.
• Interact with clients via email, telephone, in-person to determine client needs
• Work in conjunction with department leadership to develop and provide KPI reporting including, but not limited to regular and ad-hoc reporting and analysis relating to vendor performance and transportation costs by client/mode-of-transport, company P&L.
• Assist in preparing internal/external quarterly and monthly business reviews, as well as annual budget for transportation. Support customer-facing discussions, working alongside account managers, to provide insight.
• Perform analysis of key business information and drivers, presenting recommendations to company decision-makers and stakeholders
• Monitor financial performance on a weekly and monthly basis by analyzing variances between budgeted and actual results and report variances to leadership.
• Assist in creating and publishing reports that can be used by the leadership to understand drivers of freight costs, options for cost reduction and service improvement
• Perform ad hoc analysis as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree required. Four (4) years of relevant work experience may be substituted for the college degree.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Transportation planning, procurement, or supply chain
Proficient in all Microsoft business applications such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Experience in Intelligent Audit and/or Tableau preferred.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Excellent analytical, multi-tasking and time management skills.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Experience must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines. Strong emphasis on organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and the ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

Barrett Distribution Centers is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, choice of health insurance, marital status, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.