Transportation Analyst Jobs

Requisition ID: 5152

Job Title: Transportation Analyst

Job Country: United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.
• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.

The Avanos COVID-19 Vaccine Policy: This Policy applies to U.S. customer-facing / field-based employees & Avanos leadership: All U.S. customer-facing / field-based employees hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of being fully vaccinated does not need to be disclosed until a job offer has been made but must be submitted within 48 hours after the acceptance of the job offer. If you have a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief or practice that precludes you from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, you may apply for an exemption or deferral after you accept the job offer and before your scheduled start date. The reasonable accommodation provided to the employee, if any, will depend on the employee’s job and the applicable facts, but it may include weekly COVID-19 testing and masking requirements. New hires who do not submit, before their scheduled start date, proof of being fully vaccinated or a request for a reasonable accommodation will have their job offer revoked.

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit www.avanos.com .

The role

Transportation Analyst

The Transportation Analyst is responsible for the maintenance of transportation-related critical business operations, and carrier tender. Additionally, this position will identify inefficiencies and achieve continuous improvement through recommendations for transportation processes and systems. The position will also serve as a subject matter expert in both transportation operations and the Transportation Management System, TMS while supporting strategic projects, analyzing performance metrics, and acting as a liaison between Avanos customer service, operations planning, distribution, and transportation.

Your Qualifications

Job Position Accountabilities / Expectations

• Identify and recommend initiatives related to cost savings, process improvement, or transportation efficiencies within the global transportation network.
• Collaborate with Avanos supply chain & operations, planning, and project leaders to meet the business expectation of shipment planning/creation.
• Provide real-time visibility to the international ocean and air imports. Resolve daily exceptions and service and capacity interruptions.
• Utilize carrier information, SAP data, and reporting tools to generate, monitor, analyze, and report on key services and cost metrics for import/export transportation operations.
• Support in the creation and maintenance of SOPs, manuals, or other documentation related to transportation.
• Daily operational global support for shipment planning and execution of inbound and outbound, US domestic and international movements to include operational carrier management, carrier tender, order/shipment optimization, and troubleshooting via TMS.

Qualifications / Education / Experience / Skills Required

• Advanced level in Excel and/or database software.
• Advanced data analytical skills
• Microsoft tools e.g., PowerPoint
• This position requires knowledge and skills associated with a bachelor’s degree and 0-5 years of experience in global and/or US domestic transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using an ERP system/Transportation Management tool.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Bilingual, English & Spanish

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please apply here .

Join us at Avanos

Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

Make your career count

Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees – through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary – our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

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