Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

 

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical professional to assume the role of Sr. Analyst, Transportation to support data and analysis to optimize Duluth Trading's small parcel shipping network. This role includes focus on ensuring cost-effectiveness, improving service levels, and maintaining strong relationships with carriers.

Position Details:

Work Environment:

At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork. The role can be based at our Headquarters near Madison, WI or our Fulfillment Center in Adairsville, GA.  

 

What You’ll Do: 

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Core and essential to the role, you will analyze large datasets to identify trends, track key performance indicators (KPIs) like on-time delivery and cost per package, and create reports and dashboards for management.
• Carrier Management: You'll work closely with parcel carriers (e.g., FedEx, UPS, USPS) to monitor their performance, resolve issues, and negotiate rates and contracts to secure the best pricing and service.
• Cost Management and Optimization: A major focus is on reducing shipping costs. This involves analyzing pricing models, auditing invoices for accuracy, and identifying opportunities for savings through network optimization, service-level adjustments, or negotiating better rates.
• Process Improvement: You'll identify inefficiencies in the parcel shipping process and lead projects to streamline operations, such as implementing new software, automating tasks, or improving data flow between systems.
• Support for Internal Teams: You'll provide analytical support to various departments, including operations, finance, and customer service, to help them make informed decisions and solve transportation-related issues.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ Years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related area - Equivalent work experience will be considered
• Supply chain systems particularly rate shopping and TMS (transportation management systems). WMS (warehouse management systems) experience is not required but helpful in this role.
• Understanding of business operations and their relations to customer support
• Ability to identify process shortfalls and submit workable changes 
• Experience in financial justification
• Experience in strong logical and analytical skills
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel 
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. 

Duluth Headquarters Benefits and Perks

Our pursuit of a better way isn't just about our products—it's about our people too. That's why our Dam Good Crew enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support their well-being and success.

• Multiple Medical plan options 

• Dental & Vision plans 

• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Health Savings Account including company contributions

• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D

• Company paid Short-Term Disability

• Other various voluntary benefits including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance

• 401(k) Employer Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan to purchase Duluth Trading Co. stock at a discount 

• 12 weeks of Parental Leave at 100% pay 

• Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

• Paid Time Off: take it as you need it policy for exempt employees

• Daily pay available

• 40% Employee Discount 

 

Position Compensation Outline 

Compensation Range: $65,000 - $88,000/year 

This position is eligible to participate in the company bonus program. 

 

Compensation listed is for the full-time position at this specific location and is based on several factors, including experience, and qualifications. Benefits and perks may have eligibility requirements and are subject to change.

 

 

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The responsibilities outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. Duluth Trading Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

 

About Duluth Trading Company:

Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating.

 

From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, it’s all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands-on way of life.

 

Top-notch quality, immersive storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can-do team that’s hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.

 

Job Tags

Daily paid, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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