Transportation Analyst

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do. Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.

The Transportation Analyst is responsible for evaluating transportation network performance through key metrics such as cost, service, and carrier utilization. This role collaborates with internal teams and external logistics partners to drive process improvements, enhance reporting capabilities, and support strategic initiatives like freight procurement, cost reduction, and route optimization. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with logistics expertise to deliver data-driven insights that improve efficiency and reduce transportation spend.

Core Responsibilities

• Analyze transportation network performance using KPIs such as on-time delivery, cost per shipment, carrier utilization, and exception rates.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (supply chain, distribution, customer service) and external partners (carriers, 3PLs) to identify and implement process improvements.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to drive visibility into carrier performance, spend trends, and service gaps.
• Support annual freight procurement activities, including RFP analysis, rate benchmarking, and carrier selection recommendations.
• Provide data-driven insights and scenario modeling to support strategic transportation initiatives (mode shift, route optimization, cost reduction).
• Partner with IT or BI teams to enhance transportation data integration and reporting capabilities.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes (e.g., DOT, FMCSA), and market dynamics impacting domestic transportation.
• Conduct root cause analysis of service failures and work with carriers to develop corrective action plans.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for transportation costs.

Qualifying Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 4+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain analytics, with a focus on US ground transportation (parcel, LTL, truckload).
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with TMS platforms (e.g., Oracle, SAP TM, Manhattan, MercuryGate) is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of carrier operations, freight rate structures, and transportation regulations.
• Ability to synthesize large data sets into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present findings to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Self-starter with strong project management and problem-solving capabilities.

Company Information

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
• 401(k), eligibility after one year of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Instructions

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.