Transportation Analyst

Johnson & Johnson

Transportation Analyst handling outbound transportation operations for Johnson & Johnson distribution. Ensuring timely delivery and compliance while analyzing performance metrics and managing partnerships.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeNew Brunswick • Kentucky, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $104,650 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage outbound transportation operations for customer shipments, including domestic and international distribution from J&J distribution centers
Coordinate shipment planning and execution to ensure timely and accurate delivery to end customers, including hospitals, wholesalers, and specialty care providers
Track and trace outbound shipments, providing proactive communication and resolving delivery exceptions to maintain service levels
Support development, implementation, and analytics as well as provide analysis and recommendations to support strategic supply chain decisions
Partner with distribution centers, customer service, and logistics teams to align shipping priorities with customer requirements and order fulfillment timelines
Monitor carrier performance and compliance with service level agreements (SLAs), escalating issues and driving corrective actions as needed
Lead cost improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize routing, mode selection, consolidation, and carrier utilization
Drive service improvement initiatives to enhance delivery reliability, visibility, and customer satisfaction
Analyze and report transportation metrics related to service, cost, and efficiency to support operational and strategic decision-making
Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, company policies, and customer-specific requirements for outbound shipments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor’s or equivalent university degree required, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
1-2 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain functions
General knowledge of U.S. transportation industry and distribution networks
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work in high-pressure environments and manage multiple priorities.
Experience in outbound distribution and customer delivery networks (Preferred)
Experience in project management (Preferred)
Familiarity with transportation compliance and customer-specific delivery requirements (Preferred)
Technological aptitude and ability to learn new systems quickly (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

transportation operationsshipment planninganalyticscost improvement initiativesrouting optimizationcarrier utilizationtransportation metrics analysiscompliance with transportation regulationsproject managementoutbound distribution

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillscollaboration skillsability to work under pressuretime managementcustomer satisfaction focusleadershipstrategic decision-making