Data Analyst 2

100% onsite role located in LaVergne, TN

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

General Summary

The Analyst, Data II is part of a team that shares the responsibility for success and profitability by providing services to our customers which may include: data warehousing, post audits, reporting, carrier bids management, dashboard creation, project management, transportation analysis, application mastery, consulting support, and data analysis. The Data Analyst works with customers, carriers, and internal employees to analyze and identify cost saving opportunities for customers. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Manage data gathering for customers’ benchmark key performance metrics.
• Create a strategic approach to carrier bids through lane, mode, and service balancing (Bid team) by performing the following tasks: Scorecard and performance tracking, transportation dashboard, on-going analysis of data.
• Determine the best mode, carrier, and service for the customer, resulting in customer savings by providing the analysis and metrics for transportation bids.
• Use professional judgment to assess the impact of decisions/actions on the customer and the Company which would be approved by both the customer and the person’s leader.
• Act as an internal technical resource for role specific applications.
• Analyze large amounts of data and then recommend broad based innovative improvement initiatives for customer(s).
• Reporting and analyzing on an ad hoc basis for the customer.
• Develop customer presentations showing data trends and possible solutions to the customer.  Collaborate with the objective of agreeing to the most effective and profitable solution for the customer, carrier, and the Company.
• Developing standard operating procedures based on the direction from manager.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Engineering, Accounting/Finance or related field preferred and 5 years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of degree, high school diploma or GED and 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient with technology, specifically Microsoft applications such as Access and Excel.
• Experience with SQL is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with internal and external customers.
• Experience or knowledge in transportation, logistics, parcel shipping or freight pay is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

With or without accommodation:

1. Ability to follow policies and procedures.
2. Ability to read, write and interpret information.
3. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
4. Ability to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel.
5. Ability to sit/walk/stand for up to 8 hours per day. 
6. Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

Working Conditions 

General office environment that is generally favorable.  Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.  Work is generally performed within an office environment with standard office equipment available. 

ADA 

The Company is committed to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and any other applicable federal, state, or local laws.  If you require an accommodation to perform the job, now or in the future, please contact your Human Resources Representative.  Upon request, Human Resources will engage in an interactive process with you to determine whether or not a reasonable accommodation is available. 

Disclaimer 

The above information is only an illustration of the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.