McLane Company Hiring for Sr Supply Chain Analyst, Transportation Full Time

Analyze and evaluate strategies that transform McLane’s positioning for long-term value creation. Manage complex organization-wide projects. Own a variety of large-scale transportation initiatives through planning, execution, and post-execution. Design strategic business plans deliver impact assessments and readiness plans across functions and ensure operational readiness and quality execution.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Drive comprehensive project management of transportation initiatives from planning and mobilization through execution and delivery.
• Develop transportation strategies that support complex strategic objectives.
• Work extensively with senior stakeholders and business process owners to encourage engagement and timely completion of projects.
• Provide frequent and timely communication to project team leads and various stakeholders.
• Lead project deliverables, program development, and leadership presentations.
• Develop strategic companywide delivery plans and initiatives through impactful analyses and project management.
• Manage large scale projects to ensure they are on-time, within budget, and meet the strategic business requirements.
• Collect and analyze key performance metrics from various sources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or closely related field required.
• 5 or more years with planning, project management and/or Logistics experience.
• Solid understanding of transportation and logistics strategies to include route optimization, cross dock operations, and network design.
• 5 or more years’ experience with transportation modes including Class A Tractors, hours of service regulations, and Class “C” straight truck management.
• Excellent skills utilizing business management tools including Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, and Project.
• 5 or more years of routing and network optimization software and constraints including, driver hours, truck compacity, and delivery windows.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills, including the ability to respond to changing needs and shifting priorities.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written and listening.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of business information and project plans.
• Supply chain, warehouse and transportation operations, and related technology/software experience is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office/Distribution Center working environment
• Travel is project based and up to 50% with periods of little travel and periods of significant travel.