Jr/Sr Transportation Analyst

About Yami:

Founded in 2013, Yami’s mission is to bring the world closer for everyone to experience and enjoy. We make it easy to discover exciting flavors and trending products from Asia. Named Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing start-up on the ”Inc. 500 List.”, we’re committed to connecting people with authentic food, beauty, home, and wellness experiences through our e-commerce platform, iOS, and Android apps.

Benefits & Compensation:

• 401(k) matching

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid time off (PTO): vacation, sick, and holidays

• Employee discount

• Coffee and snacks

Summary:

The Transportation Analyst drives efficient and cost-effective transportation across the distribution network, including Cross Dock, Transship, and DC operations. The role owns first-mile and middle-mile processes, manages carriers and vendors, implements cost control measures, and optimizes workflows and routing for reliable network performance. Partnering with Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Tech teams, the analyst leverages data and system insights to improve operational efficiency, support strategic planning, and deliver high-quality transportation outcomes.

Job Responsibilities: 

Distribution Network Operations and Management

• Define and standardize workflows for transfer, consolidation, and deconsolidation between nodes.

• Manage and coordinate cargo flow across Cross Dock, Transship, and Distribution Center operations.

• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance accuracy, throughput, and turnaround efficiency.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, and Tech teams to ensure system alignment and operational visibility.

Onsite Logistics Support

• Provide onsite support at the local facility for real-time issue resolution, data validation, and process monitoring.

• Collaborate with operations and other teams to troubleshoot shipment or system-related issues.

• Support fulfillment, performance tracking, and process improvements to ensure compliance and accuracy.

First-mile (International Shipping) Operations Management

• Own end-to-end first-mile processes, including vendor sourcing, freight booking, and customs documentation.

• Manage carrier relationships, negotiate rates, and implement cost control measures.