Analyst - Cargo Logistics Operations (Hybrid)

United Airlines; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking airline that is redefining the travel experience. As an Analyst in Cargo Logistics Operations, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our logistics and ensuring compliance across our extensive network. This dynamic position offers the chance to engage with various teams, enhance operational performance, and contribute to the success of our cargo services. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to employee wellness, you will be part of a diverse team that values innovation and excellence. If you are passionate about data analysis and logistics, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Industry-leading health plans

Employee-led Business Resource Groups

Travel opportunities

Financial wellness programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• 1 to 3+ years of experience in data analysis or forecasting.
• Advanced proficiency in analytical tools like SQL and Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Manage ULD and RFS optimization strategies.
• Drive cross-divisional relationships for operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve performance metrics.

Skills

Data Analysis

Analytical Mindset

Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Budgeting Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering

MBA or Advanced degree in Analytics or Finance

Tools

SQL

Spotfire

Tableau

STAT

R

MS Products

Job description

Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.

We’re not just in the business of transporting people. We’re also in the business of moving cargo. As a major provider of air freight services, our Cargo team transports everyday electronics and automotive parts, to perishable goods, life-saving organs, vaccines and even baby formula. And in turn, we help keep businesses, communities, and global economies running. With so many career options – from Marketing to Finance, Logistics to Data Analytics, and more – you can build a career within a career and gain exposure to so many areas of our airline’s important role in the global supply chain. Join our team and watch your uniquely United career journey unfold.

Key Responsibilities:

The Analyst – Cargo Logistics Operations is a key member of the Cargo Logistics Team that is responsible for $65+ Million of Road Feed Service (RFS) spend and the management of over 20,000 Unit Load Device (ULD) assets. This position is regionally responsible for strategic enhancements, optimization and oversight of United's Unit Load Devices (ULD) and Road Feeder Service (RFS) including compliance, process improvement, operational performance and cost controls.

ULD Oversight and Optimization

• Strategic forecasting/planning models and strategies to support achievement of optimization of ULD assets.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve analytical insights and solutions to ensure ULD Compliance for Global Operations team.
• Partner with Operations, Revenue Management, Sales and Cargo Logistics teammates to drive incremental business.

RFS Oversight and Optimization

• Strategic forecasting/planning models and strategies to support achievement of optimization of RFS trucking network.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve analytical insights and solutions to drive RFS operational performance improvements and cost mitigation.
• Partner with trucking carriers to achieve incremental performance improvements through leveraging consistent performance reporting and reviews.
• Manage weekly KPI reporting and collaborate with stakeholders to drive long term solutions to key areas of attention.

ULD/RFS Regional Responsibility

• Drive cross divisional relationships with cargo operations colleagues, service partners and Airport Operations staff to complete successful movement of ULDs and efficient RFS performance.
• Collaborate with regional cargo operations, revenue management and sales colleagues to optimize ULD usage and movements associated revenue.
• Leverage analytical tools to drive successful decisions which create operational improvement, optimize movement of ULDs and RFS operation.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience required

• MBA or Advanced degree in Analytics or Finance preferred

• Advanced MS Products

• Analytical mindset, data analysis skillset

• Analytical Tool Proficiency (SQL, Spotfire, Tableau, STAT, R, etc.)

• Ability to present analytical ability effectively Preferred

• Financial Reporting and Budgetary Knowledge Preferred

• 1 to 3+ years of experience in data analysis, forecasting or related field

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications

• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• MBA or Advanced degree in Analytics or Finance

• 3+ years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field preferred

• Financial Reporting and Budgetary Knowledge Preferred

• Ability to present analytical ability effectively Preferred

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact [e-mail] to request accommodation.