Transportation Analytics Lead — Drive Cost Savings

North American Transportation Management Institute; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 47,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Transportation Operations Analyst to analyze transportation data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and influence inbound freight operations. You will engage with cross-functional teams and support freight payment and audit activities, ensuring compliance and optimization across the supply chain.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, experience with transportation metrics, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives under pressure.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in transportation or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in Microsoft Office Suite including proven ability to develop, maintain and run Access databases.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or specialized training in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes complex transportation data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved efficiency.
• Examines and optimizes carrier selection, routing, and load consolidation for timely, cost-effective operations.
• Collects and analyzes shipment volumes, costs, transit times, carrier performance, and related metrics.
• Performs freight payment and audit functions ensuring contract compliance and rate matching.
• Evaluates and manages relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs to monitor performance and resolve issues.
• Develops and monitors transportation KPIs and provides regular performance updates to management.
• Leads transportation-related projects and implementation of new technologies or processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Access databases

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Access

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Transportation Operations Analyst to analyze transportation data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and influence inbound freight operations. You will engage with cross-functional teams and support freight payment and audit activities, ensuring compliance and optimization across the supply chain.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, experience with transportation metrics, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives under pressure.