Freight Analyst
Agilent Technologies
Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Freight Analyst to join our logistics team in Memphis, TN OR Cedar Creek, TX (This is NOT a remote position). This role plays a critical part in driving cost-effective freight solutions through data analysis, rate benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work cross-functionally with operations, logistics service providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient transportation planning, route maintenance, and budget adherence.
Job description
Advanced Transportation Analytics & Strategy
- Perform advanced quantitative analysis on large freight and transportation data sets to identify cost-saving and optimization opportunities.
- Analyze and benchmark transportation carrier freight rates across multiple shipping modes (LTL, FTL, parcel, intermodal, ocean, air).
- Develop financial models and business cases to support carrier sourcing decisions, RFP events, and contract negotiations.
- Forecast, manage, and monitor freight budgets; proactively identify risks, cost drivers, and trends.
- Translate complex data into clear insights and executive-ready reporting to influence transportation strategy.
Systems & Data Management
- Maintain and optimize SAP transportation routes, condition tables, and master data (e.g., PWeaver or equivalent).
- Leverage advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, advanced formulas), Power BI, and other analytical tools to build dashboards and automated reporting solutions.
- Generate KPI reporting for freight spend, carrier performance, and network efficiency.
- Partner with Freight Audit & Pay to resolve complex data discrepancies and systemic issues.
Continuous Improvement & Project Leadership
- Lead and support cross-functional transportation optimization projects.
- Identify process gaps through data analysis and recommend scalable solutions.
- Maintain awareness of transportation market trends, cost structures, and capacity dynamics to proactively guide decision-making.
- Challenge the status quo with fact-based recommendations and measurable results.
Important Clarification
- This role is not an operational or warehouse position. We are seeking a strategic, analytically advanced professional — not candidates whose primary experience is shipment execution, dispatching, forklift operation, or tactical transportation coordination.
- Candidates without transportation experience may be considered only if they demonstrate exceptional analytical capability and relevant SAP experience.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, or related analytical discipline (required).
- 4+ years of experience in transportation analytics, freight analysis, supply chain analytics, or related strategic analytical role.
- Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas, data modeling, pivot tables, large data manipulation).
- Experience working with large data sets and performing advanced quantitative analysis.
- Experience using SAP (transportation, logistics, or finance modules).
- Proven ability to develop data-backed business cases and drive measurable logistics savings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex analysis clearly to stakeholders at multiple levels.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting or leading transportation RFPs and carrier sourcing initiatives.
- Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
- Strong understanding of transportation modes and freight cost structures.
- Experience working in a global organization across multiple time zones.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, or related analytical discipline
- 4+ years of experience in transportation analytics, freight analysis, supply chain analytics, or related strategic analytical role
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas, data modeling, pivot tables, large data manipulation)
- Experience working with large data sets and performing advanced quantitative analysis
- Experience using SAP (transportation, logistics, or finance modules)
- Proven ability to develop data-backed business cases and drive measurable logistics savings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Bonus
- Stock
- Health Insurance
Company overview
Agilent Technologies is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied markets, delivering innovative solutions that advance scientific discovery and improve quality of life. Founded in 1999 as a spin-off from Hewlett-Packard, the company has grown into a major player in analytical instrumentation and laboratory services. With approximately 18,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $6.5 billion, Agilent provides a comprehensive portfolio of instruments, software, services, and consumables that serve laboratories across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, environmental, food safety, and academic research sectors. The company's product offerings span chromatography systems, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, cell analysis platforms, molecular diagnostics, and laboratory informatics solutions. Agilent's expertise extends beyond hardware to include comprehensive laboratory management services through its CrossLab division, which helps customers optimize laboratory operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and maximize research productivity. The company's commitment to innovation and customer support has made it a trusted partner for scientists and researchers worldwide who rely on Agilent's technologies to address complex analytical challenges and drive scientific breakthroughs.