Transportation Analyst
Company: Swift Transportation Company
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
**Description***Position at Swift Logistics* **Accelerate your
Career!**At Swift, our greatest asset is OUR PEOPLE! We strive to
be the best and give our best every day. We are passionate about
learning and cultivating an environment of safety, honesty and
mutual respect. We are a family where everyone has a voice and
plays an essential role in our overall success and the success of
our drivers. Your voice and perspective matter at Swift
Transportation. We understand that you are the subject matter
expert, and we trust you to ideate and execute those ideas based on
the best interest of the company. Be a part of something bigger. Be
a part of the #1 full truckload carrier in the nation. Be a part of
Swift Transportation.**Job Responsibilities: What you will do**With
close direction, negotiate freight rates for KNX's Logistics
Division (3PL & Brokerage); build and optimize the use of carrier
partner relationships, alliance partnerships and other relations
and respond to Swift's capacity requirements and network. Provide
recommendations on when to adjust rates on lanes based on changes
in the market. Consistently deliver on strategic growth
initiatives.* Deliver against growth and profitability targets.*
Analyze the freight market to maximize profit and negotiating power
at each transaction.* Analyze freight carriers and lanes based on
but not limited to the following; capacity and utilization,
insurance, price, safety, and service.* Negotiate rates and terms
with carrier partners and customers.* Communicate market changes
and carrier opportunities to Leadership and other involved
stakeholders.* Manage entire process starting with the buy from the
outside carrier thru the pick-up and delivery for the customer.*
Manage the interface between the customers' transportation
personnel and head office.* Properly integrate customer
transportation strategies of those which are considered within the
formulation of Swift strategies.* Maintain focus on Key Performance
Indicators.* Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by
leadership, including but not limited to travel when
applicable.**Copy and paste URL into browser to view full
description:****Qualifications: What you need to bring*** Minimum
of two (2) years of previous brokerage-related/transportation
experience or two (2) years experience with sales, inside sales
call center or customer service experience, required.* Basic
knowledge of transportation and 3PL, required.* Bachelors' in
related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
required.* Must be results oriented.* Must possess entrepreneurial
spirit with proven ability to solicit new customers and meet
specific revenue targets.* Must possess a strong sense of urgency
and purpose, with a bias for action.* Must be familiar with and
knowledgeable of TMS and brokerage systems.* Must be self-confident
and a self-starter without the need of close supervision.* Must be
able to operate in a busy, demanding environment.* Must be able to
understand and enforce company policies.* Must be knowledgeable of
AS400 and MS Office Suite tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint).* Must possess excellent interpersonal and
collaboration skills with ability to communicate well with others
and transfer knowledge.* Must possess quantitative and qualitative
analysis skills with superior problem solving ability.* Must be
Spanish Speaking.**What we offer:*** Competitive starting salary
commensurate with experience.* Potential bonus pay based on company
performance.* Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local
communities.* Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:+
401(K)+ Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life
Insurance+ Paid Time Off+ Employee Stock Purchase PlanThe Company
is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy
is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee
on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, religion, national origin, age, military status,
disability, genetic information or any other consideration made
unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company
also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any
of these protected categories.
Keywords: Swift Transportation Company, Phoenix , Transportation Analyst, Professions , Phoenix, Arizona
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