Distribution Operations Manager Jobs in Lancaster, SC

Inside the Role

Position Summary
The Transportation Analyst II is responsible for overseeing outbound transportation network activity through performance analysis, carrier management, network optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures reliable planning, execution, visibility, and financial accuracy across a multi modal network through collaborative interactions with internal stakeholders, carrier partners, and third-party logistics providers.
The multi-modal outbound network optimizes Dedicated Delivery Service (DDS), LTL transportation, and other outbound logistics initiatives. The analyst leverages data and transportation expertise to identify opportunities, resolve operational challenges, and drives network performance to create positive customer impacts.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

What You Drive at DTNA

• Oversee 3PL daily execution, ensuring service levels, process compliance, and performance expectations are met
• Monitor carrier performance and service metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with third-party logistics providers, carriers, and internal stakeholders to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze transportation data and develop recommendations to improve service, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support corrective actions for transportation disruptions and service failures.
• Support carrier sourcing activities, transportation bids, and strategic transportation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain transportation reporting, KPIs, and performance dashboards.
• Collaborate with PDC Operations, Sales, Customer Support, and Transportation teams on cross-functional initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement projects and other transportation-related responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensure timely and accurate carrier invoice processing, including CASS validation, GL coding accuracy, and cost-center alignment

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA with 2-4 years of relevant transportation, logistics, supply chain, distribution, or carrier management experience.
• 1 year of experience analyzing transportation operations, carrier performance, and service metrics
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across functions
• An attached resume is required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience with carrier management, transportation operations, or network optimization
• Experience working with third-party logistics providers (3PLs)
• Knowledge of DDS, LTL, or other transportation modes
• Experience with SAP, TMS, Power BI, or similar analytical tools
• Continuous improvement or project management experience

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Fort Mill, SC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.