Transportation - Analyst, OS&D, Part TIme

Position Overview

The Part Time Analyst, Carrier Sourcing will focus on sourcing, qualifying, and managing new carriers. In this role, the successful candidate will develop relationships with new carriers, identify their strengths, and match their available capacity with existing lane needs. The Analyst will be responsible for delivering results by maximizing carrier relationships, reducing cost, improving service, and increasing carrier capacity.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage daily bid board for cost control and service with designated carriers.
• Source and build relationships with new carriers
• Monitor carrier performance and hold them accountable for on time delivery of assigned loads
• Utilize benchmarks to procure transportations services at rates that are competitive to CJL
• Act as the escalation point for carriers and internal teams to resolve service and operational issues, ensuring the carrier meets operational needs
• Communicate to new carriers to ensure compliance to government regulations as well as CJ Logistics’ policies and procedures
• Communicate market conditions, which may impact capacity, cost, and service
• Collaborate with carriers and internal teams on continual improvement initiatives
• Utilize RMIS, Carma, and other carrier management applications
• Additional job duties as assigned
• Perform other related job duties as assigned or required.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year of professional experience or related training
• Experience with organization, planning, and follow-through
• 1 year of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain management, brokerage
• Experience negotiating with carriers and brokers across multiple modes of transportation
• Experience working in a TMS and/or CRM
• Competency in Microsoft Office and Google applications Analyst, Carrier
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; must have the ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively via email, phone, and during face to face meetings
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and function independently, within authorized limits

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; degree in Logistics, Transportation, or Supply Chain Management is preferred

Physical Requirements

This is largely a sedentary role requiring the physical ability to:

• Sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk while working on a computer
• Use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, and telephone
• Speak and hear clearly in person, virtually, and over the phone
• Occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, or lift up to 10 pounds

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and printers.

The work environment is typically quiet to moderate in noise level and is climate controlled.

Location/Remote Eligibility

This is a hybrid role based out of our Des Plaines, IL office. Regular, on-site presence is required (4) days per week or as otherwise directed by the company.

Schedule

Work hours may vary by shift assignment and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.

Flexible hours may be required to support deadlines or cross-functional collaboration.