Freight System Analyst

Sandvik • Romeoville, IL

7d • $85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Sandvik Mining & Rock, the leading global supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining industry, currently has 1 opening for 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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).

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees