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Robert Half
Supply Chain Analyst
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What they do
A Supply Chain Analyst analyzes data to identify inefficiencies and potential improvements in the supply chain system for a company or organization. Analyzes workflow and costs associated with procurement, production, and distribution; analyzes sales and customer demand data; completes cost benefit analysis for proposed changes in production processes.
$93,607 / year median in New Jersey
+9% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a Supply Chain Analyst to join a manufacturing organization in Parsippany, New Jersey in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports inbound transportation operations by coordinating drayage activity, improving carrier performance, and ensuring critical shipment information is communicated across internal and external partners. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced logistics environment, solving transportation issues quickly, and building strong relationships with service providers to support reliable inbound flow.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate inbound container drayage assignments with transportation providers by following established routing and service guidelines.
- Keep operating procedures current and share process updates with logistics partners, customs contacts, carriers, and internal teams involved in inbound operations.
- Collect shipment visibility data from carriers and combine it into daily inbound reporting for broader operational use.
- Source and evaluate market pricing for drayage on new transportation lanes to support cost-effective decision-making throughout the year.
- Reassign loads when primary carriers decline freight or fail to meet service expectations in order to protect delivery performance.
- Track carrier execution on a daily basis, address service issues promptly, and take action to reduce delays and avoid unnecessary accessorial costs.
- Support operations, sales, finance, and compliance teams by securing transportation documents, gathering spot quotes, and resolving carrier-related requests.
- Expand and strengthen the carrier network by meeting with prospective providers, participating in carrier selection, and helping onboard new partners.
- Lead recurring carrier business reviews, oversee annual bid activity and volume distribution, and help manage contract discussions and performance expectations.
- Prepare and distribute weekly port activity updates and contribute to process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency across inbound logistics workflows.
- 2+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or transportation analysis roles.
- Working knowledge of supply chain logistics, supply chain management, and global supply chain operations.
- Experience coordinating carrier activity, monitoring service performance, and resolving transportation exceptions.
- Ability to analyze shipment data, maintain reporting accuracy, and communicate findings clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Familiarity with forecasting, production planning, and how transportation impacts inbound supply continuity.
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills when working with carriers and logistics service providers.
- Proven ability to make timely decisions in a fast-moving environment while balancing service and cost considerations.