About the Position

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

We are looking to hire a BUSINESS ANALYST II - TRANSPORTATION immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

What We Bring To The Table

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities
Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsibilities of this position include the daily execution of the transportation plan for assigned US McCormick distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and copackers. The successful candidate will ensure that the optimal transportation plan is achieved while maintaining established customer service levels. Modal considerations include TL, LTL, Intermodal, and Package.

Responsibilities

Execute the transportation plan to ensure optimal transportation utilization is achieved. Analyze customer and logistics data to deliver service performance. All inbound shipments within the US and Canada from our Supplier to our plant facilities.
Utilize system technologies to produce efficient transportation solutions. Document and train others in system requirements/maintenance. Provides first line support for system issues.
Identify and sustain continuous improvement opportunities related to respective planning region. Develop and sustain strategies for improvement. Lead "small" projects through to completion.
Responsible for production of monthly report for planning region based on metrics/results.
Manage Inbound Planning activities by ensuring daily objectives are met. Facilitate and organize cross-functional team meetings, develop strategies, and execute new supplier onboarding initiatives. Train new team members and continuously mentor teammates. Manage team vacation and flex schedules, ensuring that all service requirements are covered daily.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Distribution, Logistics, or Transportation (6 years relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
5-7 years experience in Transportation, Distribution, Materials Management, Purchasing, and/or Logistics.
Must possess knowledge of transportation strategies, regulations, and policies.
Microsoft Office required.
Good knowledge of technical activities and procedures to perform duties and a basic knowledge of these elements in other areas.
Good understanding of how the team integrates with other functions to achieve OGSMs.
Back-up to Mgr for supervisory responsibility, coaches other members of the Department, and provides training.
Self-management of own workload.
Operates and communicates effectively across multiple functions. Ability to work with carrier base to ensure that customer requirements are met and terms of contract are honored by carrier. Coaching and mentoring team members.
Daily internal interaction with Distribution supervisory and operations team, business unit customer service supervisory team and analysts, Carrier Management Team, and Supply Planning. Daily external interaction with carrier representatives and material suppliers. Occasional external interaction with TMS provider technical personnel.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

SAP, Manugistics/JDA software experience.
Experience in leading teams.

We Offer

Base Salary: $74,330 - $130,080
Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits.
Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support.
Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans.

About the Company

As a McCormick employee, you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself-to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.

Nearest Major Market: Baltimore

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BUSINESS ANALYST II - TRANSPORTATION

Job description