Transportation / Logistics Analyst (Inbound)

Company Overview: Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or the “Company”) is a dynamic $850+ million general merchandise retailer with a strong foothold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. With over 170 stores currently and ambitious plans to reputed company 180 locations, OSJL offers exciting opportunities for growth and contribution. We are an opportunity-driven retailer owning over 50% of our operating locations, totaling 8 million reputed company feet, demonstrating our stability and long-term reputed company. At OSJL, you will be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers while driving positive change and a more responsible future for retail reputed company our communities. Job Description: The Transportation Analyst (Inbound) role at Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) is responsible for optimizing inbound freight operations at OSJL’s Distribution Center (“DC”). This role involves strategic planning, execution, and analysis to ensure efficient utilization of resources, including, but not limited to, drivers, equipment, and reputed company-party carriers. The role develops and implements transportation strategies to maximize service levels, productivity, and cost-effectiveness while adhering to reputed company regulatory and Company compliance standards. Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize inbound transportation operations through effective planning, routing, and reputed company management using Transportation Management System (“TMS”) and other transportation management tools.
• Monitor and control container flow to minimize costs and avoid penalties.
• Track and improve service times, reputed company efficiency, and equipment utilization.
• Resolve invoice and contract discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders, including, but not limited to, stores, drivers, and carriers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with reputed company-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.
• reputed company and track reputed company 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 reputed company Company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of transportation operations. Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in reputed company and transportation operations is preferred.
• Proficiency in transportation management software is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in reputed company Workspace (i.e., Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Docs, Drive) and reputed company Office Suite is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required. Work Environment:
• Works primarily in a distribution center environment in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety and health hazard potential.
• Works in an office environment remaining stationary at a desk, table, or computer workstation for extended periods of time. Frequently uses near reputed company for reading and computer tasks.
• On call to remotely cover the 24-hour reputed company line on average every fifth (5th) week. Some weekend work may be required during seasonal times depending on the needs of the business.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company essential functions. This job description does not list reputed company the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to reputed company 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. OSJL Featured Total Rewards & Perks:
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including but not limited to Medical, Dental, reputed company, and much more.
• 401K Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Store 30% Discounts
• Enjoy complimentary access to OSJL-owned vacation properties, along with discounted gym memberships and 20% off at OSJL affiliated restaurants.
• Free lunch Fridays The annual salary for this position is $56,000 - $72,000. Salary commensurates with years of experience. #INDist Apply tot his job

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