Transportation Analyst at ArdaghGroup in Chicago, Illinois

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The Transportation Analyst is responsible for providing insights and analysis to support efficient transportation and warehouse operations at Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America (AMP-NA). By developing key performance metrics and identifying cost-saving opportunities, the analyst plays a critical role in optimizing logistics and supporting data-driven decision-making across departments.



Responsibilities:

• Provide analytical support to carriers, warehouses, plants, and departments
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in AMP-NA's transportation management systems (TMS) and technology
• Manage the TMS to track and optimize load efficiency and logistics performance
• Leverage Power BI and other data tools to analyze transportation services and costs
• Identify and solve logistical challenges
• Provide actionable insights to support decisions on logistics strategy, vendor performance, and forecasting
• Build and maintain cost-benefit models for logistics projects
• Track vendor performance against goals and analyze trade-offs for budget impacts
• Collect, clean, and synthesize data from multiple sources using advanced tools like SQL, Pivot Tables, and VB Macros for data analysis
• Map processes and workflows to identify improvements in cross-functional collaboration and efficiency
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across systems by validating, storing, and protecting key information
• Identify cost-saving initiatives such as drop trailer programs, dock scheduling optimization, and shipper-of-choice offerings
• Serve as the SME for logistics systems, supporting users, developing new reports, and conducting training sessions for peers, plant employees, and vendors
• Identify potential risks related to transportation and logistics and propose mitigating strategies
• Work with the sustainability team to identify opportunities to reduce carbon emissions in transportation, such as optimizing routes or exploring alternative fuels

Minimum skills / qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field
• Two (2) years of logistics and transportation experience, with a focus on freight analysis and transportation systems
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred skills / qualifications:

• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools
• Familiarity with SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Experience with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Application Programming Interface (API) processes
• Familiarity with different modes of transportation, including ground transportation and rail

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world's leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.
Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.

• Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what's possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you'll enjoy the journey!

Benefits Offered

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays, floating days and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups
• Benefits available from day 1 of employment
• Flexible and hybrid working hours

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.

Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Clare McHugh (clare.mchugh@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.



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