Skills

Communication Microsoft Excel Monitoring Problem-solving Customer Service Attention to detail Organizational Skills

Job Specifications

Title: Supply Chain Analyst – Transportation Operations

Pay Rate: $25.00/hr

Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8:00AM – 5:00PM PST

Note: This is a W2 contract role – C2C, 1099, & 3rd party candidates WILL NOT be considered

The Supply Chain Analyst – Transportation Operations supports the execution and monitoring of domestic and international transportation activities across the medical device supply chain. This role assists with freight tracking, freight account management, Transportation Management System (TMS) support, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective product delivery.

This is an entry-level role designed for individuals looking to build a career in transportation and supply chain within a highly regulated medical device environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor daily shipment activity and track freight to ensure on-time delivery to distribution centers, customers, and manufacturing sites
Escalate and support resolution of transportation delays, service failures, and carrier issues
Assist in expediting critical or backordered shipments
Support carrier communication and documentation requirements
Assist with freight account setup and maintenance
Review freight invoices for accuracy and support discrepancy resolution
Support claims processing and follow-up with carriers
Support load creation, shipment tendering, and status updates within TMS
Maintain accurate shipment data and master data inputs
Assist with troubleshooting system issues and escalate, as needed
Support reporting and data validation activities
Work closely with Planning to align shipments with production schedules
Support Customer Service with shipment status updates and delivery confirmations
Coordinate with Stakeholders and Operations for special shipping requirements and obtaining spot quotes
Communicate shipment risks and mitigation plans to internal stakeholders
Support domestic/international employee shipments
Follow quality standards and regulatory requirements related to transportation
Maintain documentation in accordance with SOPs
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service levels and reduce costs

Key Qualifications:

0–2 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, pivot tables preferred)
Familiarity with ERP or TMS systems (OTM experience is a plus but not required)
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
Effective written and verbal communication skills
A problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
A patient/customer-focus and service-oriented approach
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or other related field (recent graduates encouraged to apply). or other relevant field; prior internship or co-op experience in transportation or distribution preferred

About the Company

A-Line Staffing Solutions is a premier staffing company that supplies professionals to the Healthcare, Insurance, Pharmaceutical, and Information Technology industries. Founded in 2004, A-Line Staffing Solutions has been a leader in matching talented individuals to the jobs that our clients NEED to fill. We are experts at offering creative staffing solutions to employers, and we are hiring every day. A-Line Staffing can offer short-term, long-term and direct-hire opportunities to professionals across the United State... Know more