Senior Analyst, Transportation

Job Description

Kraft Heinz, the company

As one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, we are proud to spark joy around mealtimes with a global portfolio of more than 200 brands. Some are iconic masterbrands like Heinz, Kraft and Planters. Others are fast growing new sensations that defy status quo like DEVOUR and Primal Kitchen. No matter the brand, we are united under one vision:
To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. Bringing this vision to life are our 36,000+ teammates around the world, making food people love. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership and commitment with Rise Against Hunger. And we also stand committed to sustainability, and the health of our planet and its people.

Every day, we are transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you’re passionate like us -- and ready to create the future, build on storied legacy, and participate as a conscientious global citizen -- there’s one thing to do: join us.

We’re not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. It all comes down to the way we empower our people to own their work. It’s true:
Our employees are our competitive advantage. As part of the Kraft Heinz family you’re supported to grow and achieve. You’re recognized and rewarded for outstanding performance at every level. You’re given the opportunity to leave your mark and build legacies. But you won’t do it alone. This is where our values and teamwork thrives and collaborative spirit fuels every day.

Responsible for managing daily transportation operations, developing Transportation management tools as well as creating, monitoring and leading initiatives to take inefficient Transportation related costs out of the system.

• Manage transportation operations across the US and work cross functionally with the warehousing team to understand constraints within the network
• Cooperate with our transportation tracking vendor to drive improvements in carrier compliance and lead network-wide projects
• Leverage data and strategic decisions to deliver specific targets related to cost and service.
• Support transportation during the annual bid to help drive decisions for the business
• TMS support and maintenance for KHC transportation team.
• Develop, analyze, and report Transportation Operations, Cost, and Service KPI’s.
• Utilize financial, logistical, and procurement databases/systems to assist in freight reporting and ad hoc route analysis to support corrective action improvements and/or re-engineered route solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying ways to streamline processes and reduce waste
• Measure cost savings performance against targets/benchmarks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Finance, or similar degree.
• Adept in project management (planning and execution).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels within the company.
• 1-3 years’ experience in logistics- preferable in transportation with experience in carrier management/procurement and railroad management.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with multi-task experience.
• Adept with computer software applications.
• Excel, Access, Power Point, Word, Project.
• Prefer familiarity with SAP, and Oracle OTM.

New Hire Base Salary Range: $88,000.00 - $

Bonus:
This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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