Transportation Analyst

The Hershey Company

Analyst managing outbound shipments for The Hershey Company logistics in the U.S. Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery performance while collaborating with carriers and customer service teams.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeHershey • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and optimizing outbound shipments, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness while utilizing analytical skills to improve routing and load planning. Proficient in coordinating high-volume shipments and resolving service issues to enhance customer satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Supply Chain ManagementTransportation Management Systems (TMS)Freight Modes KnowledgeStrong Analytical SkillsProficiency With Excel

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Hard Skills

Logistics ManagementShipment CoordinationData AnalysisRouting OptimizationLoad Planning

Soft Skills

Customer Satisfaction FocusProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ERP PlatformsShipment Tracking Tools

Industry Keywords

Transportation RegulationsSupply Chain OperationsKPI Monitoring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and optimize customer outbound shipments across the U.S.
Ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery performance
Coordinate daily shipments, partner with Uber Freight and carriers
Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery and transit times
Resolve service issues to maintain customer satisfaction
Analyze transportation data, improve routing and load planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Holds a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field
Knowledge of freight modes, transportation regulations, supply chain operations
Strong analytical and reporting skills
Proficiency with Excel
Ability to coordinate high-volume shipments under tight deadlines
Experience in transportation or logistics
Practical expertise with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), ERP platforms, and shipment tracking tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match
Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility