at Simplot in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Apply now » Transportation Analyst HQ AB (Boise, ID) The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. Summary This role provides technical support for company logistics systems and industry systems. Resonsible for the collection, review and analysis of transportation data and carrier proposals. Conducts cost studies to suport and validate carrier negotations around rates and provides cost/benefit analysis. Reports monthly operational and financial metrics. Provides training and peer leadership to transportation team. Ensures optimal use of company assets (owned or leased). Informs internal and external customers of status by written reports and oral communication. Analyzes daily information for service trends and develops proactive resolutions with carriers, plant yards and internal customers. Responsible for hazardous fleet deployment, maintenance and compliance testing. Available for on call duty as required. Key Responsibilities

+ Perform qualitative and quantities analysis using a variety of tools to solve transportation related business problems. Gather, consolidate, prepare and/or validate data for analysis. Create and maintain metrics.

+ Provide support for domestic freight RFPs and RFIs by preparing and maintaining the data. Support contract negotations by providing industry insights as well as summarizing carrier performance.

+ Responsible for hazardous fleet deployment, maintenance and compliance testing. Provides timely, cost conscious car disposition, technical drawings and instructions to mobile vendors and shops.

+ Responsible for maintaining and working effectively with the transportation system tools along with providing efficient data management and analytical solutions for day-to-day business as well as on-going projects.

+ Manages and deploys company owned rail and truck assets including hazardous tanks. Collects daily rail car movement information from on-line tracing systems and communicates status to internal and external customers. Notes problem areas and communicates recovery plans to appropriate internal and external parties. Accountabilities include balancing seasonal car demand while meeting annual comp To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account