Transportation Optimization Analyst - (Glen Allen, VA)

position description: Innovative company seeking a Transportation Optimization Analyst. Great opportunity to join a highly engaged team environment! location: Glen Allen, Virginia position type: Contract salary: $25 - 30 per hour work hours: eight to 5 education: Bachelor's degree background: two years responsibilities: Collect, organize and interpret large data sets to identify current operational competencies and areas for development. Provide ideas, concepts and direction to peers and management that result in actionable improvement projects. Effectively lead cross-functional teams by driving project planning, implementation, and communication; influence without authority. requirements: Exceptional analytical capabilities (Tableau a plus) Logistics/Transportation/Distribution/Operations background Experience in project management, optimization and analytics. Strong understanding of transportation, supply chain management, manufacturing, warehousing, and business finances required.