Transportation Analyst Cover Letter

Please consider me for the transportation analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for business analysis and process design expertise in the Transportation Management or Supply Chain Logistics functional areas including the analysis, and redesign of application package functions and processes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of supply chain, transportation, warehousing, fulfillment processes, on-line real time information systems
• Interface effectively and professionally with all levels from associates on the warehouse floor to the executive level
• Experience in negotiations with logistics service providers, managing of logistics service providers with including request for proposals, quarterly business reviews, operational management
• Experience with Logistics visibility software
• Minimum of 6 months experience in the transportation industry
• Lead transportation network improvement initiatives
• Identify and define CI opportunities for current facilities
• Track projects against success measurements, including quality, velocity, cost metrics

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the transportation analyst position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for a guide of the topics and knowledge needed to be a successful member of the Integrated Logistics Management Team (Distribution, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain).

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Project management experience in an extremely fast paced, high energy and growing organization is preferred
• Some auditing/finance experience preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Product Suite, especially Excel (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, SharePoint)
• Strong analytical skills, Proficiency with MS Excel
• Strong communication skills, customer presentations
• Analyzes carrier performance data for cycle time, costs and business process review and assists in development of service level agreements and key performance indicators
• Participates and coordinates a variety of internal process reviews and support services including freight bill audit, transportation service provider contract management and negotiations related activities
• Participates on enterprise wide cross-functional teams for defining transportation service strategy and freight logistics solutions

In response to your job posting for transportation analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for reporting, modeling and dashboards that paint a clear picture of overall transportation performance, inbound and outbound logistics.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Publish KPI results and root cause and corrective action (RCCA)
• Provide accurate and timely reporting for each KPI, with RCCA reporting for metrics below target
• Knowledge of BCP transportation network
• Previous experience with GTOC or knowledge of transportation best practices and procedures
• Understanding and knowledge of warehouse and carriers operations, DOT driver regulations and Hazardous Material regulations (CRF 49, IATA and IMCO)
• Understanding and knowledge of export laws, regulations, policies and procedures.​
• Understanding and knowledge of international trade data including - Export Classification Control Numbers (ECCN), Commodity classifications (Schedule B, Harmonized Tariff) Country of Origin designation, export documentation requirements and valuation of products, up to date INCOTERMS.​

In response to your job posting for transportation analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for daily transportation operational support to Customer Operations, Supply Chain Planning, and Regional Logistics teams.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Project management experience from concept to implementation
• Critical thinking aptitude
• Experience in Transportation and Logistics/Supply Chain Management
• Experience utilizing TK (ERP)
• Ensure freight payments are paid accurately and in a timely manner
• Identify root-cause, troubleshoot and take appropriate action for failures and incorrect payment
• Process manual payment transactions (Manual SCD, FSD creation or FI processing) where ERS is not possible
• Perform carrier payment reconciliation

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the transportation analyst position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support in SCM projects and in all aspects of related functions, to improve service level/customer satisfaction and Logistics capacity and transportation process.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Performs domestic freight transactions
• Assists with and performs International freight transactions in accordance with Federal and Regulatory Agency guidelines
• Collects and analyzes data and information from multiple sources in support of transportation and logistics business initiatives
• Assists with a variety of support services including freight bill audit and related activities, contracts management and negotiations team functions, prepares and assists with documentation and certification of shipments of dangerous goods and support to compliance initiatives
• Knowledge and understanding of key economic drivers in truck, rail and third party suppliers this includes, fuel, base rates and pertinent legal and government requirements
• Good understanding of the interdependencies within the integrated supply chain
• Knowledge of ERPs (AS400, SAP, Oracle)
• Experiencing working with API & VBA development