Transportation Analyst II

JOB REQUIREMENTS: About Us Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in seven manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we're looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us! About This Opportunity JOB TITLE: Transportation Analyst II POSITION TYPE: Full time CLASSIFICATION: Exempt Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:00PM On call as needed after hours, holiday and weekends Position Overview: This position supports efficient execution and continuous improvement of FFUSA-managed transportation operations, including dry, refrigerated, tanker, and 3PL freight. Coordinates transportation activities across plants, warehouses, carriers, suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders while developing analytics, reporting, dashboards, and KPIs that drive operational performance, service excellence, network optimization, and informed decision-making. Key Accountabilities: Support Logistics Manager: FFUSA arranged dry, refrigerated, fluid and finished goods shipments and 3PLs. Coordinate and monitor transportation activity using the Transportation Management System (TMS), Oracle Order Management, EDI, and web-based carrier platforms. Coordinate logistics schedules among plants, warehouses, customers, brokers, suppliers, carriers, and 3PL providers. Create, maintain, and manage transportation orders and shipment activities, including manual orders when required. Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve service disruptions, delays, and transportation issues. Support transportation requirements for milk, fluids, cheese, butter, and other production plans. Make timely operational decisions based on service, cost, production, and supply chain requirements. Maintain carrier rates, transportation system data, and rate structures. Develop and maintain business relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, 3PLs, suppliers, customers, warehouses, and internal stakeholders. Respond to transportation-related inquiries, communicate changes and requirements, and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner. Qualify and onboard new carriers and vendors; support contract administration, rate negotiations, and carrier performance management. Investigate and resolve transportation claims, OS&D issues, and supplier complaints. Manage the non-fluid transportation network and support... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportuity Employer Minorities/Females/ Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/77869E6F44944802