Senior Transportation Analyst

Bachan’s is bringing its Japanese BBQ sauce to more tables, more kitchens, and more fans. As our business grows, we are hiring a Senior Transportation Analyst who can help keep that momentum moving. This is about making sure our products show up where and when they are supposed to, so fans can keep enjoying the sauce they love. From navigating transportation challenges and building strong carrier partnerships to finding smarter, more efficient ways to move product, you’ll have a direct impact on how we serve our customers and support our next chapter of growth. If you love solving problems and turning data into action, and are excited about a fast-growing culture, this is your opportunity to make an impact at Bachan's e serious noise. What you'll do The Senior Transportation Analyst supports transportation execution and performance across the organization’s logistics network, with a primary focus on supporting a growing West Coast-based business as it integrates into the broader Marzetti network. This role coordinates daily freight activity, manages transportation exceptions, monitors carrier and cost performance, and partners with internal teams and logistics providers to support continued growth while maintaining reliable and cost-effective product movement. How you'll do it Provide day-to-day transportation support for a growing business and evolving distribution network, including shipment creation, freight coverage, order consolidation, carrier scheduling, track-and-trace, exception management, and communication of service risks. Coordinate freight capacity and transportation requirements for new lanes, volume changes, launches, promotions, seasonal demand, and other business changes. Support relationships and performance with carriers, brokers, and 3PLs, including service issue resolution, performance reviews, scorecars, performance, including on-time delivery, freight spend, accessorials, loss and damage, and service exceptions; identify trends and recommend corrective actions. Support freight rate reviews, bids/mini-bids, contracting, and compliance activities in partnership with Transportation and Procurement. Partner with cross-functional teams to improve transportation processes and support the integration of transportation capabilities, systems, and practices across the broader network. Qualifications 3+ years of transportation, logistics, supply chain, or related experience; food, beverage, or CPG experience preferred. Strong understanding of transportation operations, carrier management, freight capacity, and transportation cost drivers. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations. Strong Microsoft Excel skills required; Power BI and TMS experience preferred. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience. This position is intended to be performed and/or report to the office in Ohio, with an opportunity to relocate.

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