Sr. Transportation Data Analyst

Pactiv Evergreen•Lake Forest, IL

About The Position

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com. Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email [email protected]. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws. Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future. GENERAL SUMMARY: The Senior Transportation Data Analyst will support operational KPI reporting and analytics at Pactiv Evergreen Inc. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely insights to support daily operational decisions. The analyst will work across multiple data sources including SAP, HANA, Blue Yonder TMS, Tableau, and BI tools to analyze, evaluate, and integrate information that simplifies decision making in a fast-paced environment. This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and a creative, problem-solving mindset who enjoys diving into data to uncover answers to complex questions. DESCRIPTION: The Senior Transportation Data Analyst will be a key member of the Transportation Reporting and Analytics team, supporting both operational and financial reporting needs. This role requires collaboration, flexibility, and the ability to back up other team members as needed.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Data Science, or Finance. Direct experience in the subject field may be considered in lieu of this requirement at Management’s discretion.
3-5+ years of progressive experience with Supply Chain or Data/Analytics, preferably in a dynamic consumer packaged goods environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills including array formulas and pivot tables.
Skilled in data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
Proficient in SQL and Excel VBA. Familiar with Alteryx and Python.
Experience with SAP; familiarity with SAP HANA and Snowflake is a plus.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Proven ability to work with large, complex data sets to identify trends, develop metrics, and communicate findings clearly.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
Self-directed and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Collaborative team player with experience supporting cross-functional teams including sales, customer service, logistics, and warehousing.
Background in project management and problem-solving methodologies, including root cause analysis.
Flexible and responsive to time-sensitive issues and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

Deliver financial and operational KPI reporting and analytics to the Transportation Procurement and Operations teams.
Develop and maintain dashboards and ad hoc reports using Tableau/Power BI.
Perform data extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) processes to ensure seamless integration and data integrity across systems such as SAP, HANA, and TMS.
Automate recurring reports (daily, weekly, monthly, annual) for various organizational levels.
Continuously improve reporting tools, processes, and outputs to support decision-making.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial performance reviews.
Monitor carrier performance and track KPIs against targets, providing root cause analysis for underperformance.
Design and enhance reports and dashboards to meet evolving business needs and metrics.
Use SQL to extract data and support reporting from multiple sources.
Provide timely, accurate data and insights to support Transportation Operations.
Proactively seek out new technologies and tools to enhance the transportation analytics ecosystem.
Contribute to the exploration, development, and potential support of a centralized data lake to improve data accessibility and scalability across the organization.