AkzoNobel

NAM Regional Transport CI Analyst

AkzoNobel$92K — $100K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
  • 2 years of logistics, supply chain, or data analysis experience focused on performance analysis and improvements.
  • Knowledge of transport operations and logistics processes.
  • Ability to analyze large datasets and convert insights into actionable outcomes.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data interpretation.
  • Experience with structured problem-solving and system improvements.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with transportation management and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain transport performance dashboards and KPIs such as cost per shipment and carrier performance.
  • Identify and implement initiatives to improve transport operations and cost controls.
  • Monitor performance trends to find deviations from targets and identify inefficiencies.
  • Provide insights and regular reporting to the Control Tower and leadership.
  • Analyze data from TM, ERP, and other systems to reveal patterns and improvement opportunities.
  • Collaborate with operations, finance, and procurement teams to align on improvement initiatives.
  • Support the Global Center of Excellence with data and insights for benchmarking.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • Annual bonus potential of 7.5% based on performance.
  • 401K retirement savings plan with a 6% company match.
  • Generous vacation, personal, and holiday pay.
  • Paid parental leave to support employees.
  • Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education and skills development.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

Drive performance analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, and data-driven optimization of transportation operations across North America. Will support the Transport Control Tower by transforming operational and financial data into actionable insights, improvement opportunities, and optimization of service, cost, and process efficiency.

Location for this role: Nashville, TN

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain transport performance dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) to include one-time/in-full, cost per shipment, carrier performance, and tender acceptance.
  • Identify and drive improvement initiatives across transport operations, cost control, and planning processes.
  • Monitor performance trends and identify deviations from targets. Will identify cost drivers and inefficiencies in transport operations.
  • Provide regular insights and reporting to Control Tower and leadership.
  • Analyze large datasets from transportation management (TM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and external systems to identify patterns and improvement opportunities. Will ensure data consistency and reliability across systems and alignment with global reporting standards and methodologies.
  • Work with operations, finance, and procurement teams to align improvement initiatives.
  • Support the Global Center of Excellence (CoE) with data and insights for global benchmarking.


Job Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field.
  • 2 years' experience in logistics, supply chain, or data analysis to include performance analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Knowledge of transport operations and logistics processes.
  • Ability to work with large datasets and translate insights into actions.
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
  • Structured problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Experience using transportation management systems and enterprise resource planning software. Experience using SAP TM and SAP Business Network for Logistics (BN4L) preferred.
  • Experience using reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).


Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for these skills is $92,000.00 - $100,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Medical insurance with HAS
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
Annual bonus
401K retirement savings with 6% company match
Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
Paid Parental leave
Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale
Tuition Reimbursement
Career growth opportunities
Employee referral bonus

Requisition ID: 53690

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About AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel is a Dutch multinational company that creates paints and performance coatings for both industry and consumers worldwide. The company was founded in 1994 through the merger of Akzo NV and Nobel Industries. AkzoNobel is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and operates in over 150 countries. The company's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Dulux, Sikkens, and International. AkzoNobel is committed to sustainability and has set a target to become carbon neutral and use 100% renewable energy by 2050.
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