Job Description:
We are looking for a seasoned Business Analyst with domain expertise in transportation and logistics to support business operations and systems initiatives. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams, helping to design, develop, and optimize transportation processes and IT systems such as Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
Key Responsibilities:
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Work with business stakeholders (logistics managers, dispatch teams, drivers, etc.) to gather and document requirements.
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Translate transportation operational needs into functional specifications for IT and development teams.
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Analyze current transportation workflows such as: Order fulfilment, Route planning, Carrier assignment, Fleet scheduling, Shipment tracking.
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Identify gaps and propose process improvements or system changes.
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Support Transportation Management System (TMS) implementations or enhancements.
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Assist in the integration of systems like SAP TM, Oracle Transportation Management (OTM), or custom logistics platforms.
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Work on automation of manual logistics tasks (e.g., load tendering, invoicing, proof of delivery).
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Analyze logistics KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery rate, fuel efficiency, carrier performance).
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Design and support reporting dashboards and BI tools for transportation data.
Professional Skills:
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Understanding of shipping, freight, load planning, routing, carrier management, and compliance.
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Strong communication and coordination across business, IT, and third-party vendors.
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Creating BRDs, FRDs, user stories, and use case documents.
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Understanding of Agile/Waterfall Methodologies and Integration Understanding.
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Desired knowledge of e2open/BluJay logistics knowledge.