Analyst, Transportation & Supply Chain Strategy
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Own lane analysis and zone skip strategy including lane-level margin modeling, utilization thresholds, go/no-go decision frameworks for trailer dispatch, and identification of new lane opportunities across the middle mile and deep injection network. Build cost models and simulations that forecast the financial and service impact of network changes before they go live, serving as the analytical foundation for major capital and operational decisions. Drive cross-functional execution by translating complex operational simulations into structured project plans and partnering with Product and Engineering teams to scale standalone analytical tools into platform-native features. Conduct shipment and transportation cost analysis to surface cost leaks and quantify recovery opportunities, while supporting carrier RFPs and network strategy through rate card scenarios and benchmarking. Produce competitive and strategic analysis on how Flexport's transportation network compares to the market to build the analytical case for strategic shifts in the commercial offering.
Required Qualifications
- 3–6 years of experience in supply chain analytics, transportation strategy, network design, or a closely related analytical role
- Strong quantitative skills—you're comfortable building financial models, running scenario analysis, and designing simulations that inform network or operational decisions
- Proficiency in SQL; experience querying large operational datasets in tools like Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery
- Advanced Data Visualization: Strong proficiency with BI and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, PowerBI) to build automated, executive-ready dashboards
- Experience with transportation or supply chain economics: shipping cost structures, carrier rate cards, zone-based pricing, network cost modeling, or equivalent
- Supply chain or network economics—you have a solid understanding of freight procurement frameworks, carrier bid structures, or data-driven RFP evaluation models
- A track record of translating complex, multi-source data into clear recommendations that leadership actually acts on
- Strong project management instincts—you can own an analytical initiative end-to-end, drive cross-functional alignment, and deliver without needing close direction
- Excellent communication skills; you can present nuanced quantitative analysis simply and confidently to senior operational and commercial audiences
- Experience working in highly ambiguous operational environments—you're comfortable navigating fragmented or incomplete datasets and confidently making data-driven recommendations
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with zone skip, middle mile, parcel carrier networks, or last mile logistics
- Familiarity with rate shopping logic, fulfillment network simulation, or carrier rate card structures
- Python or R skills for advanced modeling, automation, or data pipeline work
- Background at a 3PL, e-commerce fulfillment company, carrier, or supply chain consulting firm
- Experience with BI tools such as Metabase, Looker, or Tableau for operational reporting
- Exposure to location optimization or facility network modeling
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