Freight System Analyst

Sandvik$85K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or related discipline.
  • 3-6 years of experience in transportation analytics or systems-driven supply chain roles.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and BI tools like Power BI or Tableau.
  • Strong analytical and statistical reasoning skills.
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or structured problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Own and govern the Transportation Management System (TMS), ensuring data integrity and process adherence.
  • Ensure seamless integration between TMS, WMS, and SAP systems for consistent data flow.
  • Design automated logistics dashboards and KPI scorecards using Power BI and SAP data.
  • Establish and manage KPI frameworks to track service, cost, productivity, and compliance metrics.
  • Automate reporting processes to enhance accuracy and reduce manual effort.
  • Collaborate with Logistics, Transport Engineering, and IT teams to align systems with operational goals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Paths for career advancement.
Full Job Description
Freight System Analyst on our 1st shift at 8:30AM.

The Freight System Analyst is responsible for driving Productivity and Operational Efficiency through structured problem solving, transportation systems governance, and advanced operational analytics. This role increases value-added activities within the transportation team by leveraging TMS capabilities, ensuring data integrity, and transforming operational data into actionable intelligence aligned with KPI targets.

Main Responsibilities
  • TMS Ownership & Governance
  • Act as the functional owner and subject matter expert for the Transportation Management System (TMS), ensuring data integrity, milestone accuracy, and standardized process adherence.
  • Systems Integration Oversight
  • Validate and maintain integration flows between TMS, WMS, and SAP systems to ensure end-to-end data consistency.
  • Advanced Reporting & Power BI Analytics
  • Design and develop automated logistics dashboards and KPI scorecards using Power BI, TMS and SAP data sources.
  • Performance Monitoring & KPI Management
  • Establish and manage KPI frameworks aligned with business objectives, track service, cost, productivity, and compliance metrics.
  • Operational Reporting Automation
  • Streamline and automate daily, weekly, and monthly reporting processes to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Logistics, Transport Engineering, IT, and other stakeholders to align system capabilities with operational execution and strategic initiatives.


Experience and Required Competencies
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or related discipline.
  • 3-6 years of experience in transportation analytics, control tower operations, or systems-driven supply chain roles.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
  • Strong analytical and statistical reasoning capabilities.
  • Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving methodologies.


Desirable Qualifications
  • Experience working with SAP (S/4HANA), particularly in logistics or transportation modules.
  • Understanding of ERP-TMS-WMS integration environments.
  • Experience with data automation tools (Power BI or similar).


Benefits

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive package of health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000 dependent on experience.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, please apply online at http://www.sandvik.com/careers/ for the Freight System Analyst position.

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