218032 - Operations Analyst III

Chipton-Ross is seeking an Operations Analyst III for a contract opportunity in Deerfield, IL.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Strong knowledge of the U.S. transportation market, carriers, and multi mode execution (parcel, LTL, truckload, intermodal; ocean exposure preferred).
• Proven experience working with or managing transportation activity
• Demonstrated expertise in pulling, validating, analyzing, and presenting transportation data to support decision making.
• Experience supporting transportation RFPs, SOP development, carrier onboarding, and performance management.
• Familiarity with TMS platforms (Blue Yonder preferred) and ERP systems (JDE a plus).
• Strong financial and business acumen with ability to balance cost, service, and risk.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, change driven environment.
• Strong project management skills

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide functional leadership for assigned elements of U.S. Last Mile Distribution, Replenishment, and International replenishment transportation plan for the new 3PL network model.
• Support aspects of transportation RFP execution, including requirements definition, scope clarification, SOP documentation, bid evaluation support, and onboarding activities.
• Partner closely with 3PL providers and carriers to translate transportation strategy into executable operating plans for the new network
• Support development and deployment of transportation service offerings (e.g., white glove, stock rotation, returns, specialized delivery requirements).
• Identify and evaluate transportation routes, modes, and providers to optimize cost, speed, reliability, and capacity during network transition.
• Manage tactical execution across transportation modes, ensuring adherence to route guides and standard work.
• Monitor and manage carrier and 3PL KPIs, including:

o Tender acceptance o On time pickup and delivery o Route guide compliance o Exception and escalation performance

• Perform detailed data collection, reporting, and analysis to identify financial, service, and margin improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with Warehouse, Network Design, Planning, and Customer Service partners to ensure transportation execution aligns with finalized network decisions.
• Prepare and present clear, action oriented updates to Transportation Leadership, highlighting risks, trends, and recommendations.
• Support stabilization and continuous improvement activities following go live of new 3PL network components.

Scope Clarifications (Contract Role)

• This position is individual contributor focused; no direct people management responsibilities.
• Emphasis is on execution, implementation, and operational oversight, rather than long term organizational ownership.
• Role duration and scope may adjust based on network transformation milestones.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in transportation, supply chain, or logistics operations.

WORK HOURS:

• Full-Time