Job Description

The

Global Freight Optimization & Cost Analyst

plays a critical role within our Logistics Center of Excellence by driving cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and performance management across global road and air freight operations. This role focuses on data-driven freight spend analysis, benchmarking, should-cost modeling, and identifying optimization opportunities across modes such as LTL, FTL, flatbed, and air shipments. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, a deep understanding of freight cost structures, and experience working with cross-functional logistics teams globally

Responsibilities:

Freight Cost Optimization & Benchmarking

Analyze global transport spend across road (LTL, FTL, flatbed) and air freight lanes to identify cost-saving opportunities. Build and maintain should-cost models to benchmark actual rates against market and theoretical cost baselines. Continuously monitor rate trends and identify efficiency gaps in mode utilization, carrier selection, and shipment consolidation. Conduct market intelligence research to understand freight index trends, capacity shifts, and inflationary pressures.

Performance Management & Efficiency Initiatives

Track and analyze carrier KPIs such as On-Time Delivery, damage rates, claims ratio, and transit time reliability. Develop performance scorecards and support regular supplier review processes in collaboration with operations teams. Support initiatives that improve service reliability, reduce lead times, and increase asset utilization across freight modes. Collaborate with operations and planning teams to reduce deadhead miles, increase trailer fill rates, and minimize expedited shipments.

Spend Analytics & Reporting

Clean, validate, and analyze Freight Bill Audit & Payment (FBAP) data to identify anomalies, overcharges, and trends. Produce regular freight spend dashboards, cost-to-serve reports, and carrier performance reviews for internal stakeholders. Leverage tools such as Excel, Power BI, or other BI platforms to provide actionable insights on freight cost drivers.

Process & Systems Improvement

Support continuous improvement efforts in freight data management, cost allocation processes, and rate accuracy. Assist in managing and updating routing guides, rate matrices, and exception reporting within TMS or related systems. Provide business requirements and feedback for enhancements in TMS and freight visibility systems.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with supply planning, logistics execution, procurement, and finance teams to ensure accurate freight budgeting and forecasting. Act as a knowledge expert for regional teams needing support on freight modeling, pricing validation, or network efficiency. Participate in strategic transport projects and transformation initiatives, especially those related to mode shift or global lane optimization.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. 4+ years of relevant experience in freight cost analysis, logistics operations, or transport efficiency roles. Strong analytical background with advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, data modeling, macros); experience with Power BI or similar is a plus. Working knowledge of freight cost structures for LTL, FTL, flatbed, and air container shipping. Familiarity with systems such as SAP ARIBA, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), or FBAP platforms. Proven ability to work with large datasets, identify trends, and present recommendations to stakeholders.

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Opportunity/Affirmative

Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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