Transportation Analyst

Job Summary Freight & Transportation Analytics Analyze freight spend, transportation performance, and network flows to identify savings opportunities and operational improvements. Develop automated dashboards and KPIs to track transportation cost, carrier performance, and shipment trends. Support global freight negotiations with data insights, scenario modeling, and rate analysis. Perform root‑cause analysis on cost variances, billing discrepancies, and service failures across all transportation modes. Data, Reporting & Tooling Build and maintain scalable datasets, reports, and dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Excel , etc. Improve data quality across freight, transportation, and trade compliance systems by identifying gaps and implementing corrective solutions. Present insights clearly to leadership and cross‑functional teams, translating complex data into actionable business recommendations. Principal Responsibilities Collect, compile and analyze data from various databases and perform statistical analysis for internal customer groups. Develop reports and/or create dashboards providing financial related information needed to make informed business decisions. Design, create and implement templates to collect, display and analyze data for assigned projects. Communicate complex data in comprehensible ways, evaluate information from multiple sources, and clearly indicate quality of final analysis. Develop reports and other tools to deliver internal company information enabling business users to make informed decisions. Gather, aggregate models, and analyze information from multiple external sources regarding company financial performance, customer insights, competitor profiling, competitive threats, potential product or technical expansion, industry trends, and other business intelligence aspects. Establish standards and procedures for various processes, conduct business analysis resulting in detailed creation and maintenance of business process mapping, requirements, and training materials documentation. May participate in or lead project teams. Identify, investigate and participate in opportunities to improve processes and procedures to include various key performance metrics. Work Experience Typically 3+ years with bachelor’s or equivalent. Education & Certifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. Distinguishing Characteristics 2–4 years of experience in business analysis, supply chain analytics, transportation, logistics, or trade compliance. Strong analytical capabilities with experience working with large datasets. Proficiency in Excel and Power BI (or other BI tools). Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and communicate insights effectively. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and drive process improvements. Benefits Generous Paid Time Off 401K and Pension Plan Paid Holidays Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption) Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Long‑term and Short‑term Disability Insurance Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account Education Assistance Employee Development Resources Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet. This position will have access to ITAR product and therefore be authorized to access product. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen or National, or a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non‑discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr