Vacancies NAM Regional Transport CI Analyst

AkzoNobel Corporate • Nashville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using SAP TM and SAP Business Network for Logistics (BN4L) preferred.
• Experience using reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with HAS
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Annual bonus target of 7.5%
• 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
• Employee referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level