Principal Analytics Engineer - Analytics & AI

C.H. Robinson•Chicago, IL

4d•$84,800 - $191,000

About The Position

At C.H. Robinson, we're transforming the way data powers decisions across our global business. As a Principal Analytics Engineer - Analytics and AI, you'll play a key role in advancing our analytics strategy by designing modern, scalable business intelligence solutions that combine data, automation, and AI to deliver faster, more trusted insights. You'll serve as both a technical leader and strategic partner, translating complex business challenges into enterprise analytics products that enable self-service reporting, intelligent automation, and AI-powered decision support. You'll lead the design and evolution of trusted data assets, semantic models, dashboards, and automated workflows while helping shape the future of how data is accessed, governed, and consumed across the organization. Leveraging deep expertise in Power BI, SQL, Snowflake, data modeling, and analytics architecture, you'll partner with cross-functional teams to build scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency and business outcomes. You'll also help drive adoption of emerging technologies—including Microsoft Copilot, AI-assisted development, workflow automation, and conversational analytics—to enhance productivity and create next-generation user experiences. If you're passionate about combining business intelligence, data architecture, automation, and AI to solve complex business problems, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on one of the world's largest logistics and supply chain organizations while helping shape the future of data-driven innovation at C.H. Robinson.

Requirements

8+ years of analytics experience developing business solutions using comprehensive, robust data assets
Experience with AI-enabled analytics, conversational analytics, natural-language querying, or intelligent workflow solutions.
Mastery proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, and strong working proficiency with the broader Microsoft Power Platform Suite of programs (Power Apps, Power Automate)
Advanced knowledge and practical application of a programming language
Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 4 years of equivalent work experience and a high school diploma/GED

Nice To Haves

Logistics and supply chain experience
Mastery understanding of data fundamentals, SQL Querying, and passion for data integrity, testing, and validation
Experience working with product teams in an iterative environment
Positive, collaborative working style
Effective communicator and data/reporting/business liaison through multiple mediums
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Responsibilities

Extract and interpret data to answer ambiguous questions while working directly with personnel across the network
Determine reporting, analytics, and additional analysis needed to support initiatives and measurement
Proactively analyze topics, identify insights, and create recommendations supported by facts to change behaviors and drive operational improvements across the team and business
Clearly translate and communicate complex concepts into understandable, professional presentations
Consult, support, and inform leadership using data-driven insights
Translate business needs into technical specifications and scalable analytical solutions
Analyze, design, develop, document, test, and deploy BI, analytics, and data solutions
Design and maintain semantic models, KPI definitions, and governed data assets that enable consistent reporting, analytics, and AI-driven insights
Develop and execute SQL across enterprise and cloud data platforms, including Snowflake, to power analytics and reporting solutions
Create engaging visualizations, dashboards, and self-service analytics products for internal and external stakeholders
Enhance, modernize, and support existing solutions, including migration of legacy assets where appropriate
Identify opportunities to automate analytics workflows and reduce manual effort through AI-enabled development, workflow orchestration, and self-service solutions
Contribute to the design of conversational analytics and natural-language data experiences that increase accessibility to trusted business insights
Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that improve analytics delivery, stakeholder experience, and team productivity
Lead the adoption of modern analytics practices, including AI-assisted development, automated testing, documentation, and governance standards
Establish best practices for data quality, governance, lineage, and validation to ensure trust in analytics and AI-generated outputs
Develop and maintain technical documentation to support long-term maintainability and knowledge sharing
Implement best practices for optimum use, performance, scalability, and maintainability of BI and analytics solutions
Provide technical leadership to the team and help build the skills of other team members
Mentor team members on modern BI, analytics engineering, and AI-enabled delivery practices
Mentor, train, and support the development of other analysts across the network
Present and deliver analytical value through business intelligence, storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration
Build relationships and consult across the network to bring solutions to life
Collaborate with internal analytics teams to develop solutions in tandem
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to develop scalable analytics products and data solutions that support strategic objectives
Partner with internal departments to understand drivers of trends and the impact of business changes
Collaborate with leadership to develop and maintain robust performance reporting and analytics
Advocate for and build data-fueled products that help our Commercial Organization improve business outcomes
Lead project plans, process flows, and metrics; facilitate project meetings, communicate progress, and escalate blockers when needed
Engage with internal and external customers to identify and prioritize areas of analysis and opportunity
Promote and lead a positive working relationship for all team members
Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to team and/or country-specific requirements

Benefits

Three medical plans which include Prescription drug coverage
Enhanced Fertility benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid observed holidays
2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Charitable Giving Match Program
401(k) with 6% company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities