Transportation Analyst III

EchoStar; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Flexible time away

Job summary

EchoStar is seeking a logistics analytics professional to analyze enterprise shipment data, optimize freight spend, and build dashboards that monitor carrier performance and costs.

You will collaborate across finance, manufacturing, and distribution to define reporting, improve processes, and reduce bottlenecks while supporting a data-driven transportation program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, data science, mathematics, business, supply chain, logistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a corporate transportation environment.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills with intermediate to advanced SQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead root-cause analysis on LTL, Parcel &Freight modes.
• Partner with senior leadership to define strategic reporting on freight costs and patterns.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain enterprise dashboards to track freight spend and KPIs.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for carrier inquiries about payments and invoices.
• Manage day-to-day relationship with DISH’s Freight Payment vendor.
• Identify, scope, and execute large-scale transportation data cost-saving projects.
• Mentor, train, and guide other Logistics analysts.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

LTL pricing

TMS familiarity

Data visualization

AI data processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/DS/Math/Business/SCM

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

SQL

Job description

Company Summary

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Department Summary

Our Manufacturing teams are the gatekeepers who ensure our groundbreaking products meet the standards of innovation and performance we pride ourselves on. From the engineers who design large-scale production systems and cutting-edge quality assurance tools to the hands-on associates who manage our massive inventory flow, they make up a diverse group of behind-the-scenes team members dedicated to the success of our organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

Managing corporate logistics requires deep visibility into freight expenditure, shipping irregularities, and process inefficiencies across distribution networks. This role resolves data fragmentation and cost variances by analyzing enterprise shipment data, auditing operational workflows, and constructing predictive transportation models. Through close cross-functional collaboration and automated reporting systems, logistics operations achieve improved carrier compliance, reduced freight spend, and streamlined general ledger coding. Ultimately, these efforts eliminate supply chain bottlenecks and elevate overall transportation program performance.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

• Lead root-cause analysis on LTL, Parcel & Freight modes
• Partner directly with senior leadership across accounting, finance, manufacturing, and distribution to define and deliver strategic reporting on freight costs and logistical patterns.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain advanced, enterprise-level dashboards to track freight spend, volume trends, fuel surcharges, and service level KPIs.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex carrier inquiries regarding payment status and invoice discrepancies.
• Manage the day to day operational relationship with DISH’s Freight Payment vendor
• Identify, scope, and execute large scale process improvement initiatives and cost saving projects based on advanced transportation data analysis.
• Mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to other analysts on the Logistics team.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):

• Proven track record of leading projects, defining business requirements, and working cross functionally with IT, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Well developed verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with LTL and parcel pricing models,
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and data visualization tools.
• Utilize AI tools and analytics to process large data sets, automate data intensive workflows, and identify cost-saving opportunities within our freight programs
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and data visualization tools.
• Utilize AI tools and analytics to process large data sets, automate data intensive workflows, and identify cost-saving opportunities within our freight programs

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field
• Minimum Experience: 3+ years of experience in a corporate transportation environment
• Required Technical Skills: Advanced skills and experience with Excel or Google Sheets, coupled with intermediate to advanced SQL proficiency for querying large databases.

Visa sponsorship not available for this position

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $71,000.00/Year - $90,000.00/Year

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.