Freight at Agilent Memphis, Tennessee
Agilent TechnologiesFreight Analyst
We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Freight Analyst to join our logistics team in Memphis, TN OR Cedar Creek, TX (This is NOT a remote position). This role plays a critical part in driving cost-effective freight solutions through data analysis, rate benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work cross-functionally with operations, logistics servic
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e providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient transportation planning, route maintenance, and budget adherence.
Advanced Transportation Analytics & Strategy
• Perform advanced quantitative analysis on large freight and transportation data sets to identify cost-saving and optimization opportunities.
• Analyze and benchmark transportation carrier freight rates across multiple shipping modes (LTL, FTL, parcel, intermodal, ocean, air).
• Develop financial models and business cases to support carrier sourcing decisions, RFP events, and contract negotiations.
• Forecast, manage, and monitor freight budgets; proactively identify risks, cost drivers, and trends.
• Translate complex data into clear insights and executive-ready reporting to influence transportation strategy.
Systems & Data Management
• Maintain and optimize SAP transportation routes, condition tables, and master data (e.g., PWeaver or equivalent).
• Leverage advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, advanced formulas), Power BI, and other analytical tools to build dashboards and automated reporting solutions.
• Generate KPI reporting for freight spend, carrier performance, and network efficiency.
• Partner with Freight Audit & Pay to resolve complex data discrepancies and systemic issues.
Continuous Improvement & Project Leadership
• Lead and support cross-functional transportation optimization projects.
• Identify process gaps through data analysis and recommend scalable solutions.
• Maintain awareness of transportation market trends, cost structures, and capacity dynamics to proactively guide decision-making.
• Challenge the status quo with fact-based recommendations and measurable results.
Important Clarification
• This role is not an operational or warehouse position. We are seeking a strategic, analytically advanced professional - not candidates whose primary experience is shipment execution, dispatching, forklift operation, or tactical transportation coordination.
• Candidates without transportation experience may be considered only if they demonstrate exceptional analytical capability and relevant SAP experience.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, or related analytical discipline (required).
• 4+ years of experience in transportation analytics, freight analysis, supply chain analytics, or related strategic analytical role.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas, data modeling, pivot tables, large data manipulation).
• Experience working with large data sets and performing advanced quantitative analysis.
• Experience using SAP (transportation, logistics, or finance modules).
• Proven ability to develop data-backed business cases and drive measurable logistics savings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex analysis clearly to stakeholders at multiple levels.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting or leading transportation RFPs and carrier sourcing initiatives.
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
• Strong understanding of transportation modes and freight cost structures.
• Experience working in a global organization across multiple time zones.
This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least October 14, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted. The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $80,800.00 - $126,250.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay