Data Analyst - Transportation

NFI; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 59,722 - 79,629; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

NFI is seeking a Transportation Data Analyst – I who can think critically and act to transform numbers into impactful visuals while training our locations to perform similarly. You’ll identify KPIs, convert risk and compliance data into clear insights, and empower field teams to leverage these datapoints to grow the business.

You’ll collaborate with other data analysts, generate reports from diverse sources, and develop maintenance plans for ongoing reports and SOPs. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Computer Science, MIS or related field.
• Proficient in PowerBI, Tableau, Minitab or similar tools.
• 0–3 years of experience in a supply chain field or equivalent.
• Apply business statistics to problem solving (descriptive stats, forecasting, regression).
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Generate visuals in PowerBI and other Microsoft products to support field operations.
• Train internal teams on reporting structures, SOPs, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with data analysts to create new visuals for ops teams.
• Generate and analyze data reports from internal and external sources.
• Maintain reports, trackers, and documents for new and existing visuals.
• Create SOP documents for the reporting structure.
• Keep industry knowledge current and proficient with relevant tools.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and field operations nationwide.
• Demonstrate organized, detail-oriented work and adaptability.

Skills

Data analysis

PowerBI

Tableau

Statistics

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, CS, MIS, business

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Minitab

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Transportation Data Analyst – I is both a thinker and a doer who doesn’t hesitate to roll up their sleeves and dig into the numbers, while also being able to train and develop our NFI locations to be able to do the same. In this role, you will analyze data and create visuals and reports with a “can do” approach. The Analyst role will help to understand larger operational concepts to help build them to life within visualization projects. On top of that, you are responsible for identifying and extracting KPIs, risk and compliance data, and converting it into easy-to-digest formats, while also ensuring users in the field can understand and utilize these datapoints to help the business grow. This position reports to a senior analyst level role.

Responsibilities

• Generate visuals in reports using PowerBI and other Microsoft products to help our operators out in the field run their business better
• Assist in training and developing our internal operations teams on our reporting structure, including creating SOPs, best practices, and process improvement plans for our operations teams
• Collaborate with other data analysts to better understand datapoints from across the company and create new visuals for our ops teams to better run their business
• Generate and analyze data reports from internal and external sources
• Develop a process and associated plan for the maintenance of existing reports, trackers, and documents for creation, incorporation, and maintenance of new reports
• Generate SOP documents for our existing reporting structure
• Continuously work towards strengthening industry knowledge and all relevant applications
• Communicate effectively with colleagues as well as our operations teams across the country
• Exhibit a very organized approach and superior attention to detail
• Be able to take on new tasks and responsibilities as needed

Physical Requirements

Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Computer Science, MIS, business or other related field
• Excellent computer skills in Office applications. (Microsoft preferred) required
• Proficient in PowerBI, Tableau, Minitab, or other related tools (PowerBI preferred)
• 0-3 Years of experience in a supply chain field or equivalent
• Demonstrate the ability to apply business statistics in problem solving (descriptive statistics, probability, frequency distribution, time‑series forecasting, correlation & regression models)
• Ability to learn new systems, processes and tools quickly and thoroughly
• Demonstrate a high degree of productivity while handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work seamlessly as part of a team, demonstrate a strong team commitment
• Ability to perform comfortably in a fast‑paced work environment
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and research skills a must
• Ability to be flexible to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters require it
• Travel expectations up to 25%
• Problem analysis and resolution skills at both a strategic and functional level

We are excited to share that the base salary range for this position is $59,722.26 - $79,629.68. NFI takes into consideration applicants’ qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location when determining a starting rate of pay.

Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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