Transportation Analyst II

EchoStar•Centennial, CO

About The Position

The Transportation Analyst II addresses key logistics and reporting challenges by converting massive data sets into clear, actionable trends. This role directly mitigates operational inefficiencies and shipment irregularities through robust process auditing and custom analytical models. By optimizing freight programs and tracking cross-functional spend, this position ensures seamless alignment across accounting, finance, manufacturing, and distribution functions.

Requirements

Strong problem-solving abilities to convey complex findings through clear charts, graphs, and pivot tables
Excellent verbal and written communication with high attention to detail in daily operations
Ability to learn and integrate AI applications for data-driven decision-making and productivity
Critical experience in analyzing operational data to uncover process improvements and recommend best practices
Proficiency in data manipulation and query generation for relational databases
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
1-2 year of experience in office, internship, or logistics coordination settings
Experience with Excel or Google Sheets
SQL query writing

Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional teams to develop insights that clarify freight costs and distribution patterns
Design, deploy, and maintain automated reporting to monitor freight spend, volume trends, fuel surcharges, and service level KPIs
Address carrier inquiries regarding claims, shipment routings, and invoice payment statuses
Collaborate with the Freight Payment vendor to ensure invoice compliance and enforce payment business rules
Leverage AI workflows to optimize manual, data-intensive tasks and enhance overall analytical output