Logistics Analyst - Freight Payables

hdsupply; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply is seeking a data analyst in Atlanta to gather disparate data, normalize for analysis, and ensure data integrity for decision-making. This role focuses on delivering accurate data definitions and centralized data formats to support insightful analyses.

You will leverage SQL and Excel to analyze transportation spend, carrier performance, and cost-saving opportunities, while collaborating with Finance, AP, carriers, and auditors.

Qualifications

• Experience managing freight payables, carrier invoicing, freight audit, claims, or transportation accounting processes.
• Working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and freight payment workflows.
• Understanding of LTL, Truckload (TL), and Parcel transportation operations and pricing structures.
• Experience interpreting carrier pricing agreements, freight rates, accessorial charges, and invoice discrepancies.
• Knowledge of EDI transactions and electronic freight invoicing processes.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze transportation spend, carrier performance, and freight payment data.
• SQL experience for reporting, data mining, and basic query development.
• Experience partnering with Finance, Accounts Payable, carriers, and third-party audit providers.
• Strong analytical and process improvement mindset with the ability to identify trends, exceptions, and cost-saving opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to assigned client in area of expertise.
• Gathers and compiles raw data; conducts research for industry trends and benchmarks; and normalizes data to be incorporated into a centralized data format.
• Analyzes, reports, makes comparisons to industry/company benchmarks, determines trends, and prepares cost analyses.
• Defines data definitions and documents data limitations.
• Prepares spreadsheets for data analysis; prepare reports with charts and graphs, mailing lists, maps and ad hoc requests. May make presentations.
• Provides recommendations based on findings and analysis. Provides input on policies and procedures.
• Participate in department and interdepartmental projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

BS/BA in a related discipline

MS/MA in a related field

Tools

SQL

Excel

TMS

Job description

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing freight payables, carrier invoicing, freight audit, claims, or transportation accounting processes.
• Working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and freight payment workflows.
• Understanding of LTL, Truckload (TL), and Parcel transportation operations and pricing structures.
• Experience interpreting carrier pricing agreements, freight rates, accessorial charges, and invoice discrepancies.
• Knowledge of EDI transactions and electronic freight invoicing processes.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze transportation spend, carrier performance, and freight payment data.
• SQL experience for reporting, data mining, and basic query development.
• Experience partnering with Finance, Accounts Payable, carriers, and third-party audit providers.
• Strong analytical and process improvement mindset with the ability to identify trends, exceptions, and cost-saving opportunities.

Job Summary

Gather disparate data from various data sources; analyze and normalize to ensure data integrity for analysis. Provide consistent, relevant and accurate data as well as guidance/knowledge of the data and definitions that are available for analysis.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Serves as a resource to assigned client in area of expertise.
• Gathers and compiles raw data; conducts research for industry trends and benchmarks; and normalizes data to be incorporated into a centralized data format.
• Analyzes, reports, makes comparisons to industry/company benchmarks, determines trends, and prepares cost analyses.
• Defines data definitions and documents data limitations.
• Prepares spreadsheets for data analysis; prepare reports with charts and graphs, mailing lists, maps and ad hoc requests. May make presentations.
• Provides recommendations based on findings and analysis. Provides input on policies and procedures.
• Participate in department and interdepartmental projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Nature and Scope

• Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
• Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process.
• May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.

Work Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. No travel required.

Education and Experience

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.