Transportation Analyst

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry … and still leads the way.

We are looking for a Transportation Analyst to help us tender railing loads for the Virginia Railing Warehouse and Fernley Railing Warehouse and provide centralized support for tendering activities. As a Trex Transportation Analyst, you will be looked to as an innovator and responsible for requesting rates (published rates and spot rates) directly with carriers, vetting new carriers, and onboarding new carriers. This role is a key member of our Distribution & Transportation team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and tender Railing shipments using the Railing Routing Guide.

• Work with the Railing Warehouse and Freight Analyst teams to understand any unique challenges to shipments, such as over-dimensional SKU’s.

• Maintain daily spreadsheets of loads shipped per location which will include PO number, carrier, pallet count, consignee and delivery location.

• Build spreadsheet with point-of-contacts for both LTL and TL Trex carriers for each Railing Plant.
• Maintain a Spot Quotes File and awards for any loads that are not on the routing guide.
• Work with Freight Analyst on using KPI’s as a scorecard for our carrier’s performances.
• Have weekly, monthly, and quarterly calls with carriers to go over results of KPI’s and build relationships.
• Work with Freight Analyst to create Standard Operating Procedures for Railing Outbound Shipments.
• Provide backup for poly and international shipment tendering and shipment management, and be backup to schedule Trex Drivers.
• Other duties as assigned by Transportation team.

EXPERIENCE

We are looking for individuals with one to five years of experience in Transportation, Distribution or Logistics, and a high school diploma. Bachelor's degree is preferred. Microsoft Excel experience is required as well as strong written and verbal communication skills and time management skills, JDE experience is preferred.

At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s not a road map; embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt and innovate—always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.

WHO WE ARE

Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world's first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainably made, wood-alternative decking and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the U.S.A. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country and caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.

Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values:

• Do the Right Thing
• Act with Boldness and Authenticity
• Drive Sustainability
• Innovate and Adapt

At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse and unified team who sustain the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader—learning, adapting, solving and succeeding. We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.

BENEFITS & PERKS 

We believe that effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:

• Time Off - We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance- Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match- Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
• Tuition Reimbursement - We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
• Training and Education - We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
• Stock Purchase Program - Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
• Employee Discount Program - When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise—enhancing your career, your team, and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.

JOB LOCATION

Winchester, VA, United States

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time/Regular