Capacity Solutions Analyst

Capacity Solutions AnalystAs a Capacity Solutions Analyst at KBX Logistics, you will play a critical role in performing analysis and process optimization to drive creative and cost-effective capacity solutions in collaboration with our KBX Managed Freight teams, our shippers that we support, and our carrier partners. This role will foster data-driven decision making across all modes of transportation, including but not limited to truckload, LTL, intermodal, rail, and ocean. You will have the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with various KBX teams, as well as interact with our network of transportation capacity partners. The KBX Global Capacity Solutions team leads the company's strategic sourcing and carrier partnership programs across all transportation modes. Our primary objective is to deliver capacity solutions to the business that are creative, cost effective, service focused, and add value to our KBX teammates, our customers, and our carrier partners. Provide data analysis and process optimization support to the Capacity Solutions team across all modes of transportation. Research and be the subject matter expert on market trends and predictive analysis. Influence across the organization through presentation of recommendations to leadership partners, utilizing data and strategic risk analysis. Alongside technology partners, perform network simulation and scenario modeling. Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams and carrier partners, ensuring open communication, collaboration, and problem solving. Play a key support role for Dedicated Truck Capacity: Support RFP's/bids for dedicated truck capacity, including conducting the bid analysis and supporting the fleet award recommendations. Analyze fleet performance by leveraging complex data sets, building insightful reports, and developing key performance indicators (KPI's). Facilitate training sessions for operations planners and leadership to enhance knowledge of dedicated carrier processes and systems. Coordinate and support fleet startup meetings, monitor progress, and address any challenges alongside Managed Freight teams. Collaborate with Managed Freight and business units to understand capacity demands and high-cost lanes, proposing innovative capacity solutions. Assist in the testing and application of transportation management systems and implement system improvements. Experience creating Pivot Tables in excel to summarize/organize/analyze large data sets Experience working with large data sets to formulate actionable insights Experience working with business partners to advise on transportation market conditions. Experience working in cross-functional teams Experience working in transportation procurement and market analysis Experience using SQL, Power Query, or other data automation toolsets Experience working with dedicated fleets Experience analyzing multiple modes of transportation Experience managing an RFP/bid process KBX Logistics, a Koch company and global leader in transportation, offers world-class, technology-driven capabilities across all modes of managed freight and transportation asset management. KBX is uniquely positioned to meet the challenges shippers face, leveraging decades of firsthand experience and data-driven insights from a large, diverse, and global business network. By building mutually beneficial partnerships and innovative technology, KBX creates a competitive advantage for its customers and meets the growing need for cost effective and reliable supply chain solutions. For more information on KBX, visit www.kbx.com At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.