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Insight Global lists this Transportation Analyst opportunity in richmond, va, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Title : Transportation Analyst Location : Richmond, VA
Duration : 6-month contract
Pay : $25-30/hour
Key Responsibilities
Plan and optimize daily freight movements in the TMS to balance service levels and transportation costs.
Analyze transportation performance, costs, and network data to identify savings and efficiency opportunities.
Build and maintain Power BI and Excel dashboards, KPIs, forecasts, and transportation reports.
Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and carrier performance management.
Coordinate with carriers, vendors, customers, and internal teams to improve service, routing, and compliance.
Lead transportation improvement initiatives, including TMS enhancements, carrier sourcing events, freight audits, and cost-reduction projects.
Demonstrated Skills
Experience with and understanding of an industry-leading TMS (Transportation Management System)
Fluency in logistics analysis, including KPI development and metric reporting
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large data sets) and proficiency with PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
Experience building and maintaining reports in Power BI or a comparable business intelligence tool
Demonstrates originality and imagination in developing solutions to problems
Applies fundamental concepts of finance to manage budgets, forecast costs, and account for the financial impact of decision-making
Strong problem-solving skills
Education and Experience
College degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Logistics, OR 2+ years of related experience in supply chain, transportation, or logistics
Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS); knowledge of Shipwell preferred
Experience with ERP systems; Oracle (PeopleSoft) preferred
Benefits packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
Who can apply
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