Transportation Analyst II

Department Logistics & Milk Supply Job Location Madison, Wisconsin Position Type Full time About Us Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in seven manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we’re looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us! About This Opportunity JOB TITLE : Transportation Analyst II POSITION TYPE : Full time CLASSIFICATION : Exempt Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:00PM On call as needed after hours, holiday and weekends Position Overview: This position supports efficient execution and continuous improvement of FFUSA-managed transportation operations, including dry, refrigerated, tanker, and 3PL freight. Coordinates transportation activities across plants, warehouses, carriers, suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders while developing analytics, reporting, dashboards, and KPIs that drive operational performance, service excellence, network optimization, and informed decision-making. Key Accountabilities: Support Logistics Manager: FFUSA arranged dry, refrigerated, fluid and finished goods shipments and 3PLs. Coordinate and monitor transportation activity using the Transportation Management System (TMS), Oracle Order Management, EDI, and web-based carrier platforms. Coordinate logistics schedules among plants, warehouses, customers, brokers, suppliers, carriers, and 3PL providers. Create, maintain, and manage transportation orders and shipment activities, including manual orders when required. Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve service disruptions, delays, and transportation issues. Support transportation requirements for milk, fluids, cheese, butter, and other production plans. Make timely operational decisions based on service, cost, production, and supply chain requirements. Maintain carrier rates, transportation system data, and rate structures. Develop and maintain business relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, 3PLs, suppliers, customers, warehouses, and internal stakeholders. Respond to transportation-related inquiries, communicate changes and requirements, and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner. Qualify and onboard new carriers and vendors; support contract administration, rate negotiations, and carrier performance management. Investigate and resolve transportation claims, OS&D issues, and supplier complaints. Manage the non-fluid transportation network and support bulk fluid and 3PL operations to meet plant production, customer service, and operational objectives. Strategy Execution and Analytics: Execute transportation strategies that support production, customer service, and supply chain goals. Develop and maintain transportation analytics, reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Analyze transportation costs, carrier performance, service metrics, and freight network effectiveness using Excel, Tableau, and transportation reporting tools. Provide transportation rate analysis and support customer bids, carrier reviews, and requests for proposal (RFPs). Lead or support network optimization studies and recommend value-added solutions that improve service and reduce transportation costs. Measure and report on-time pickup and delivery performance. Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement transportation process improvements and improvement projects. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), routing guides, and transportation documentation. Recommend improvements that enhance service, reduce costs, and…

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