Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Owens & Minor (O&M Halyard).
Job overview
The Transportation Analyst - Domestic at Owens & Minor supports transportation and distribution strategies to optimize shipments and customer service, impacting cost efficiency and supply chain performance.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves analyzing transportation costs and methods, coordinating delivery appointments, using transportation systems to meet performance metrics, maintaining customer relationships, interpreting shipping regulations, compiling vendor data, applying Lean concepts for savings, and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $60K-$72K, with benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance from day one, 401(k) after one year, employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.
Experience and skills
Requires 1-3 years of transportation or supply chain experience, preferably a Bachelor's in Business or Supply Chain, knowledge of Blue Yonder TMS, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and skills in communication, analysis, problem solving, and project management.
Career development
Opportunities include working cross-functionally with various departments and exposure to supply chain and transportation management, supporting career growth in logistics and operations.
Work environment and culture
The company values teamwork, adaptability, strategic thinking, and maintaining confidentiality, with a respectful environment promoting individual and team performance improvements.
Company information
Owens & Minor is a Fortune 500 healthcare company with 350+ US facilities and 22,000 employees worldwide, providing integrated healthcare technologies, products, and services.
Team overview
The analyst works closely with carriers, customers, distribution centers, vendors, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing plants, and customer care teams to ensure successful transportation operations.
Job location and travel
The position includes work-from-home flexibility as needed and requires about 10% travel, including air and ground transportation to various locations.
Application process
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; no specific deadlines or documentation instructions are provided in the description.
Unique job features
The role emphasizes Lean methodologies, strategic data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive cost savings and service improvements in healthcare supply chain logistics.
Company overview
O&M Halyard is a global leader in the healthcare and medical supplies industry, specializing in infection prevention, surgical solutions, and medical devices. They generate revenue through the sale of high-quality personal protective equipment (PPE), sterilization products, and surgical drapes and gowns to hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Founded as part of Kimberly-Clark, O&M Halyard became an independent entity in 2014, and it has since focused on innovation and quality to support healthcare professionals worldwide.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your understanding of transportation and distribution concepts, focusing on how you optimize supply chains and coordinate deliveries to enhance customer service at O&M Halyard.
Highlight your proficiency with transportation management systems like Blue Yonder (i2/JDA) and your strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other PC applications to showcase your ability to analyze data and meet key performance metrics.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Owens & Minor corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure for the Transportation Analyst role.
Connect with current employees in the Supply Chain or Transportation divisions at O&M Halyard on LinkedIn; open conversations with ice breakers such as commenting on recent company logistics initiatives or asking how their team is adapting to evolving transportation challenges.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'transportation management,' 'supply chain optimization,' 'data analysis,' 'customer coordination,' and 'Lean concepts' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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