Strategic Sourcing Analyst — Transportation & Logistics

Safeway; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Access to earned wages via Stream

Associate discounts

Health and well-being benefits

Paid time off

Training and career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Phoenix (AZ) or Boise (ID) is seeking a Transportation Operations Specialist to analyze lane costs, negotiate with vendors, and optimize freight rates. You will partner with buyers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure cost-effective, on-time delivery across truckload, LTL, and intermodal programs.

The role requires 3+ years in transportation operations, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI.

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; able to work independently as well as part of an integrated team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the transportation cost per lane by commodity and find cost savings opportunities for the Company
• Lead negotiations with vendor partners to find win-win solutions
• Responsible for understanding the freight market and negotiating rates with product suppliers
• Work as a team player with internal staff and external customers to accomplish least cost/on-time delivery service
• Communicate with buyers, vendors, and warehouse personnel on strategic changes and problem resolution
• Strategic understanding of the company’s truckload, LTL, and intermodal programs, which include both dry and perishable commodities
• Understanding of freight tendering and load tracking
• Working knowledge of freight claim liability and resolution
• Working knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
• Special projects as assigned

Skills

Transportation operations

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Albertsons Companies in Phoenix (AZ) or Boise (ID) is seeking a Transportation Operations Specialist to analyze lane costs, negotiate with vendors, and optimize freight rates. You will partner with buyers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure cost-effective, on-time delivery across truckload, LTL, and intermodal programs.

The role requires 3+ years in transportation operations, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI.