Transportation Analyst - Logistics

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

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Management Level:

P3

** This position will sit 100% onsite at out Corporate 412 West location. **

*** Priority consideration will be given to those who currently reside within a 50-mile radius of Springdale, AR. ***

SUMMARY: Do you enjoy working with a team of highly engaged individuals who want to make a difference (and have fun while doing it)? Then this role is for you!

As a Transportation Analyst in the Project Management and Implementation space you will be empowered to make a difference in the lives of Tyson team members every day. You will have the opportunity to network and influence a variety of roles inside and outside of Tyson while defining and overseeing project timelines, requirements, and final implementations.

The primary purpose of this position is to deliver technical and analytical results to support the Distribution technology roadmap and operational projects across both Warehousing and Transportation. Current objectives are focused on growth of Distribution capabilities in support of business objectives. This position is responsible for performing analysis on existing processes and systems and delivery of projects and processes to end users and stakeholders. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of transportation-related activities by leveraging technology and refining workflows to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

You are a good fit for this job if:

• You have a growth mindset and seek to understand industry leading standards
• You have knowledge of Transportation and Supply Chain
• You have a passion for working with others, are comfortable working through ambiguity and leading others through it to make a positive difference
• You have experience with project lifecycle or implementation
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong ability to define business processes and relate them to necessary technical functions
• Driven self-starter that can work independently but also facilitate coordinated efforts with others

What you are responsible for:

• Understanding current business strategies and roadmaps and evaluating existing or new technologies to address these needs
• Work with various Program Managers, Directors, and Sr Leadership to define and analyze business requirements and maintain various backlogs
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to build out project plans and timelines for introductions of new systems or processes
• Assist project leads to ensure all project objectives are met and on time/budget
• Work alongside training team to onboard users to new systems or incorporate new processes
• Inform and ensure KPIs are defined and adhered to throughout the entirety of a program

REQUIRMENTS:

* A Resume Is Required To Be Considered For This Role *

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Experience: 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Computer Skills: Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, and SharePoint. Knowledge industry TMS systems, SAP, and/or Fleet Maintenance applications a bonus. Project management application experience (Jira, ADO, MS Project, etc.). Experience with AI Platforms (Claude, Co-Pilot, Gemini, etc).

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication to both internal leadership and third-party vendors/contractors providing statuses of systems and updates in new software research and overall project facilitation. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical team members.

Travel: Some travel may be required. Amount of travel will be determined by individual project requirements.

** This position will sit 100% onsite at out Corporate 412 West location. **

*** Priority consideration will be given to those who currently reside within a 50-mile radius of Springdale, AR. ***

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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