TRANSPORTATION ANALYST SR Job Listing at Dollar General in Goodlettsville, TN (Job ID 2025-333557)

Description

Work Where You Matter: At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive. Company Overview:

General Summary:

• Principal analyst for all financial and project analytics related to the support of logistics merchandise flow. Analytics will include end-to-end costing alternatives of the supply chain, in-transit accounting variances, and financial and service trending analytics. Analyst will also serve as the principal architect of all reporting and the liaison to I.T. in development of systems.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Business Analytics:

• Analyze freight flow cost reduction opportunities by studying transportation rates at lane level, carrier commitments, transit times, and delivery performance.
• Perform monthly analysis to understand future impacts to both contracts and expenses.
• Assist leadership at annual contract negotiation with carriers, brokers, etc. by providing periodic updates of comparative rate studies at detailed level.
• Conduct transit time and delivery performance studies of transportation flow by vendor location to identify opportunities in inventory reduction, or performance improvement.

Reporting & Tool Development:

• Analyze and report all key financial indicators and trends. Identify potential gaps or opportunities in indicators, provide recommendations to leadership and implement new initiatives.
• Design scorecards to monitor key business areas financial and delivery performance including business partner reviews.
• Work with I.T. to automate manual processes.

Strategic Project Development:

• Assist with planning and implementing cost savings initiatives such as consolidation programs, trailer fullness management and carrier rate negotiations.
• Research and evaluate industry software designed to improve efficiencies in the Global Supply Chain.
• Partner with domestic and international operations for continued process improvement opportunities.

Financial & Accounting Processes:

• Perform month end in-transit functions including the reporting, auditing, and distribution of financial numbers.
• Ensure all SOX documentation is maintained and business process are in compliance with company standards.
• Establish and maintain budget processes, documentation, and variance reports.
• Identify and process all claims and chargebacks associated to product flow for the operation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong ability to evaluate transportation processes and systems and identify inefficiencies or opportunities for improvement. 
• Strong ability to develop and implement innoolutions that eventually would allow for a more efficient and streamlined process.vative cost-effective s
• Ability to handle & prioritize multiple tasks, and responsibly ensure proper completion of tasks.
• Strong ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external partners.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel spreadsheets and MS Access databases including ability to design templates, queries, tables, forms, and reports.
• Strong ability to analyze and decipher significant amounts of data to develop insights and conclusions for the business.
• Basic knowledge of general financial, and accounting principles.
• Basic knowledge of merchandising, distribution, domestic transportation, and supply chain concepts.
• Strong business acumen around the cost components of international flow of merchandise including cargo consolidation/deconsolidation operations.
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau).

Work Experience &/or Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Logistics preferred, or comparable experience of 3-5 performing analytical tasks for a retailer, manufacturing company, major carrier, or logistics company required.
• Experience with Blue Yonder TMS would be a plus
• Experience with P44 Tracking Software would be a plus
• Experience with 1010 Reporting Software would be a plus.