Transportation Analyst Job Listing at RNDC in Grand Prairie, TX (Job ID 1135431300)

Description

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation's largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged. RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.

RNDC is looking for innovative and collaborative Transportation Analyst to join our growing Operations team. This position helps to increase efficiency, collects, and analyzes supply chain data, provides technical support, and makes recommendations to improve system efficiency. Additional, responsibilities include partnering with IT, carriers, and other departments to implement new (or improve) systems. The overarching goal is to improve service to our customers and suppliers as profitably as possible. Analytical skills, business acumen, problem-solving ability and attention to detail are essential. 

• Analyze inbound transportation data and monitoring KPIs to prevent major disruptions to our network. Improve EDI process, and report on Carrier EDI performance. Analyze inbound scheduled PO and help support inbound flow. 
• Continuous improvement of inbound transportation operations and planning processes. Establishment of SOPs as training and reference tools. Ensures timeliness and accuracy of transactions recorded in systems of record. 
• Uses technology tools for space planning and analysis inbound efficiencies in facilities. 
• Evaluate existing capabilities (manual processes) and establish new systems and processes for tracking, measuring, reporting, and analyzing traffic data. Analyze data to identify problematic areas and suggest process improvements; plan and implement supply chain optimization projects. 
• Develop scorecard for each carrier and evaluate carrier operations according to EDI accuracy. Partner with IT department to identify and implement effective systems. 
• Works proactively to identify potential problems that could impact service levels and on-time receiving and/or transfers; identifies and implements reasonable, cost-effective, and ethical solutions. Tracks and analyzes daily and weekly operations data specific to assigned areas, identify service gaps, inefficiencies, and other areas providing opportunities to reduce costs and improve inbound systems with minimal impact. 

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with a preferred concentration in a relevant field preferred; 1-3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Wine & Spirits or Distribution industry experience preferred. Other experience required: 
• Experience with Oracle, Blue Ridge, and Manhattan WMS & TMS (or other industry-leading software). 
• Experience in system planning, movement between multiple warehouse storage location(s), receiving, put away function(s), scheduling, and oversight of inbound receipts. 
• Logistics and transport experience in a multi-facility distribution environment with high SKU counts. 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Blue Ridge SCP and IBP modules, MicroStrategy, Excel, PowerPoint, or equivalent forecasting/S&OP tools. Successful candidate should self-identify as having strong communication skills and an approach to his or her work that is detail-oriented, energetic, creative, and collaborative. 5% travel or less. 

• 401(k) with company matching 
• Medical, dental and vision benefits* 
• Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO 
• Paid volunteer time 
• Paid parental leave 
• Paid caregiver leave 
• Fertility benefits  
• Paid training 
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays 
• Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates

*Participation in these programs are subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility 
COVID-19 considerations: 
We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams. 

• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry 
• WSET certifications 

Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.
 
RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please click here.