Analyst, Transportation Planning at Hostess Brands, LLC in Orrville, Ohio

Job Description:

Your Opportunity as the Analyst, Transportation Planning



The Analyst, Transportation Planning in Transportation Operations is responsible for transportation planning, performance monitoring, operational improvement, cost discipline, and project participation throughout the JM Smucker network. This position is directly responsible for managing transportation plans, implementing process enhancements, and monitoring performance metrics while maintaining a focus on cost and service to the business. The role also requires subject matter expertise for the supply chain on transportation aspects of assigned projects.



Location: Orrville, OH



Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 30% in office expectations



In this role you will:

• Tender between $30m-$50m worth of loads per year
  
  


• Own On Time Delivery for 300-500 tendered loads weekly
  
  


• Support bid negotiations and lane award compliance
  
  


• Be a subject matter expert for ad hoc exception management of carriers, for supply chain stakeholders
  
  


• Collaborate with Customer Logistics, Integrated Business Planning, Warehousing, site operations, QA, Transportation Pricing, carrier coordinators and dispatchers
  
  

The Right Place for You



We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.



What we are looking for:



Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
  
  


• 1 year of Transportation or adjacent supply chain experience
  
  


• 1 year of 3PL, carrier, or CPG organization experience
  
  


• TMS and/or WMS competence
  
  

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• E2Open user knowledge
  
  


• An understanding of the JMS distribution network
  
  


• A sense of urgency and extreme attention to detail
  
  


• Clear communication skills, written and verbal
  
  


• A firm understanding of the Transportation metrics that matter
  
  

Learn more about working at Smucker:

• Our Total Rewards Benefits Program
  
  


• Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
  
  


• Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
  
  

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