Freight Sourcing Analyst — Cost Savings & Negotiations

Safeway; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages

Earned wage access

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a transportation operations professional to analyze costs, negotiate with suppliers, and optimize freight programs. The role collaborates with buyers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure cost efficiency and on-time delivery.

A background in logistics and strong analytical skills are essential. The position supports several freight modes, including truckload, LTL, and intermodal, and requires building strategic relationships with partners while adhering to DOT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Business-related field preferred.
• 3+ years transportation operations experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access, Word, Power BI, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Excellent analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the transportation cost per lane by commodity and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead negotiations with vendor partners to achieve win-win solutions.
• Understand the freight market and negotiate rates with product suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal staff and external customers to ensure least-cost, on-time delivery service.
• Communicate with buyers, vendors, and warehouse personnel on strategic changes and problem resolution.
• Develop strategic understanding of truckload, LTL, and intermodal programs for dry and perishable commodities.
• Understand freight tendering and load tracking; manage claim liability and resolution.
• Know DOT rules and regulations; participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Customer service

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Power BI

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a transportation operations professional to analyze costs, negotiate with suppliers, and optimize freight programs. The role collaborates with buyers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure cost efficiency and on-time delivery.

A background in logistics and strong analytical skills are essential. The position supports several freight modes, including truckload, LTL, and intermodal, and requires building strategic relationships with partners while adhering to DOT