Sr. Analyst, Global Freight
On-siteSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Analyze global freight spend, transportation performance, and carrier compliance across ocean, air, parcel, LTL, and truckload modes. Develop dashboards, scorecards, and executive reports while monitoring carrier metrics for service, cost, and transit time. Support procurement activities including RFPs, bid analysis, and contract reviews to identify cost-saving opportunities through mode optimization and routing improvements. Conduct root-cause analysis on service failures, detention expenses, and invoice discrepancies. Collaborate with distribution centers, sourcing, and finance teams to resolve transportation challenges. Prepare presentations on freight trends and market risks for leadership. Monitor and audit freight invoices, assist with TMS and ERP enhancements, and support international operations including customs and port performance.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field
- 3-7 years of experience in transportation, logistics, freight management, or supply chain analytics
- Strong understanding of domestic and international freight operations
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, Power Query, and data analysis
- Knowledge of freight rating, carrier contracts, fuel surcharge programs, and transportation procurement processes
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling capabilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other business intelligence tools
- Experience managing or analyzing ocean, air, drayage, LTL, TL, and parcel transportation networks
- Understanding of global trade regulations, customs processes, and import/export operations
- Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) and freight audit/payment platforms
- APICS, CSCMP, Lean Six Sigma, or related industry certifications
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