Manhattan TMS Analyst

Our client is one of the oldest and most respected specialty, fresh and natural & organic wholesale foods distributors in the industry. They were founded in 1953 and converted into an employee-owned company in 2001. They are a state-of-the-art organization of 5,500 employee-owners and a vast 15 centers within their distribution network across the U.S. and Canada.

Manhattan TMS Analyst
System responsibility for day-to-day support and administration of our
client’s TMS. Utilize transportation industry and system standards to maintain the current systems, collaborate closely with IT teams, support Transportation operations and other Supply Chain initiatives. Also be responsible for researching and resolving issues to ensure data integrity across systems. This role will operate as the first point of escalation for data or process issues resolution. The manager will ensure all processes of Inbound Transportation are followed resulting in timely resolution of data issues, while minimizing costs and maximizing data integrity. Optimize and automate the transportation processes by recommending new capabilities/modes/flows/strategies in partnership with TMS provider.

Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Provide functional user admin support and identify system and process risks and opportunities.
• Business process documentation and development.
• Track project issues, concerns, deliverables, & acceptance criteria.
• Analysis and optimization of current operating network and system users/interfaces.
• Provide systems analysis, design, specifications and development for Inbound systems.
• Liaison between Inbound Transportation, IT and Manhattan.
• Liaison for applications integrated into Manhattan TMS (ex PO Flow).
• Strong conceptual, communications and technical skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Strong data modeling, data quality and database design skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Perform TMS and other logistics systems process design, solution testing, configurations, and user training.
• Other projects as needed.

• TMS/Manhattan knowledge & experience.
• A four-year college degree in Business or related field is required.
• Basic understanding of transportation, warehousing, supply-chain execution software and third-party logistics is a plus.
• Strong Excel, MS Access, Cognos or other data manipulation software knowledge. MS Power BI experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and thinking skills and desire to learn new skills.
• Possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail.
• Talent communicating effectively both orally and in writing with people at all organizational levels.
• Capable of managing a variety of tasks simultaneously with rapidly changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and effectively as part of a team.