Date Posted: 05/11/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 501061
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Title: Transportation Analyst
Job Location: Franklin, TN, USA, 37067
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: Hybrid (3 days onsite in a week)
Shift: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (Mon- Fri)
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 40.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 43.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Analytical Skills, Communications, Documentation, Problem Management
Experience Desired: Ocean Freight Experience (4+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Required Education:
• High School or equivalent.
Required Qualifications:
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with TMS, control tower platforms, and BI tools.
Preferred Qualifications
• Global control tower experience
• Knowledge of demurrage/detention management
• APICS or CSCMP certification
• Advanced Power BI or Tableau skills
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and analytical Transportation Control Tower Analyst – Ocean to join our global logistics team, overseeing and optimizing international ocean freight operations across import and export flows. This role focuses on end-to-end ocean shipment visibility, exception management, carrier performance, and issue resolution across ports, terminals, and inland connections.
The ideal candidate will serve as a central coordination point between carriers, freight forwarders, ports, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time, cost-effective, and compliant ocean transportation while proactively managing disruptions in the global supply chain.
Job Responsibilities:
Ocean Freight Operations
• Monitor and manage international ocean shipments (FCL, LCL) from port of origin through final inland delivery.
• Track vessel schedules, port congestion, ETA changes, rollovers, and capacity constraints.
• Actively manage shipment exceptions such as missed sailings, port delays, demurrage, detention, and customs holds.
• Ensure timely coordination of pre-carriage and on-carriage movements, including drayage and intermodal handoffs.
Carrier, Forwarder & Port Coordination
• Serve as primary liaison with ocean carriers, NVOCCs, freight forwarders, port terminals, drayage providers, and SE’s LLP Uber Freight.
• Monitor carrier performance against KPIs including on-time arrival, transit reliability, and exception frequency.
• Support carrier allocation and service lane strategies with procurement and network teams.
Exception Management & Case Resolution
• Manage ocean shipment issues within a control tower case management framework.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Communicate impacts and recovery plans to stakeholders.
Data Analysis & Performance Reporting
• Analyze ocean transportation data to identify trends, risks, and improvement areas.
• Develop dashboards and KPI reporting using Power BI or Tableau.
• Provide actionable insights to leadership.
Cost Optimization
• Identify opportunities to reduce ocean freight and accessorial costs.
• Support rate analysis and carrier performance reviews.
• Monitor and dispute demurrage and detention charges.
Compliance & Documentation
• Ensure compliance with international trade and customs regulations.
• Validate accuracy of Bills of Lading and shipping documentation.
• Support customs clearance issue resolution.
Process Improvement & Projects
• Drive process improvements to enhance visibility and predictability.
• Support system enhancements, carrier onboarding, and workflow standardization. - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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