Transportation Analyst

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers – amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility – our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

This role with work directly with Planning, Sourcing, Suppliers and Rockwell designated freight partners to support air to ocean transportation initiatives along with other transportation related activities in region.

You will report to Director, Transportation & Trade Management COE.

Job Summary:

The Transportation Analyst analyzes transportation data, identifies trends, and makes data-driven recommendations to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of transportation operations. You will collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders to develop and implement transportation strategies that meet our goals.

Your Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis: Collect transportation data, including route performance, carrier performance, shipping costs, and inventory levels.
• Reporting: Create detailed reports and dashboards to communicate key performance metrics and insights to management and stakeholders.
• Optimization: Identify opportunities to optimize transportation routes, reduce costs, and improve delivery times while maintaining service quality.
• Partner with service providers / freight forwarders / industry experts to benchmark and propose enhancements for strategic roadmap.
• Partner with Sourcing and Planning Department to execute air to ocean mode shifts while driving improved container utilization.
• Vendor Management: Evaluate relationships with transportation vendors, carriers, and third-party logistics providers to ensure efficient and cost-effective services.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Technology Utilization: Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) and other software tools to streamline processes and improve visibility into transportation operations.
• Cost Analysis: Conduct cost-benefit analysis and recommend cost-saving initiatives, such as consolidation of shipments or mode optimization.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and drive continuous improvement initiatives in transportation operations.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to transportation operations, including changes, delays, and supply chain interruptions.
• Support the development of the Transportation Strategy and evolution in close partnership with the Global Transportation leadership team.

The Essentials – You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in transportation analysis, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Proficiency in data analysis and software tools (e.g., Microsoft applications, Cognos, Tableau, TMS).
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and industry trends.
• Excellent celebrate skills.
• Project management experience.
• Experience working with freight forwarders in air and ocean transportation.

The Preferred – You Might Also Have:

• Experience driving business – with an emphasis on progress over perfection.
• Lead long-term change while delivering on short-term business objectives.
• Networks across the organization and develops successful internal and external relationships.
• Drive problems towards resolution.
• Response promptly. Keep team members and key operations players well informed of company issues and direction.
• Promote the leveraging of capabilities, ideas, and processes within the team and across the organizational boundaries.
• Support the design of logistics processes with our global approach in mind to assure best-in-class service levels across all regions.

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

… and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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