Transportation Analyst

Stryker • Lansing, MI

1d • Remote

About The Position

As a Transportation Analyst you will support the Global Transportation team’s objectives by delivering data-driven insights and assisting in the identification of improvement opportunities. You will contribute to the development of business cases and communicate findings to stakeholders, with an emphasis on clear and effective visual presentation. Technical proficiency with relational databases and the ability to collaborate with developers on process enhancements are important for success in this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field (Supply Chain, Finance, Information Systems, or related discipline) - required
• 0–2 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-ops, or academic projects - required
• Strong curiosity, drive, and an analytical mindset
• Ability to approach problems methodically, pay attention to detail, and enjoy figuring out solutions
• Foundational understanding of transportation concepts and basic pricing principles; willingness to learn mode-specific pricing structures and cost analysis methodologies
• Exposure to shipment data analysis or interest in learning how transportation pricing logic is applied across modes such as Parcel, Specialty Courier, U.S. LTL, and Air/Ocean Freight Forwarding
• Basic proficiency in SQL or demonstrated ability to learn quickly; familiarity with Python or other programming languages
• Introductory understanding of relational databases and general data processing concepts; exposure to ETL/ELT or data pipelines
• Experience creating reports or dashboards using data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel) through coursework, internships, or professional experience
• Ability to communicate findings clearly, both verbally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and contribute to team projects under guidance

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to transportation, logistics, supply chain, or analytics - preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and present data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders, clearly communicating key findings and business implications
• Build and maintain analytics tools supported by data pipelines to deliver insights across transportation cost, service, quality, sustainability, and other key performance metrics
• Apply transportation industry knowledge to analyze shipment and operational data across modes including parcel, courier, LTL, truckload, air cargo, and ocean transportation
• Support the design and development of business intelligence reporting solutions, contributing to requirements gathering, testing, and ongoing enhancements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide analytical support for projects and initiatives
• Assist in maintaining reliable data infrastructure by identifying data quality issues and supporting process improvements
• Work independently on defined assignments while seeking guidance as needed in more complex or ambiguous situations

What This Job Offers

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