Analyst, Transportation & Supply Chain Strategy

Responsibilities

• Own lane analysis and zone skip strategy, including margin modeling and utilization thresholds.
• Build cost models and simulations to forecast the financial and service impact of network changes, such as carrier mix shifts and FC expansion.
• Conduct shipment and transportation cost analysis to identify carrier overpayments and rate shopping effectiveness.
• Support carrier RFP processes by modeling rate card scenarios and benchmarking carrier economics.
• Perform supply chain analysis including inbound flow modeling, FC throughput, and capacity planning.
• Build business intelligence dashboards for leadership covering OTD, performance, and lane-level economics.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives by aligning stakeholders across engineering, finance, and commercial teams.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in supply chain analytics, transportation strategy, or network design.
• Strong quantitative skills with experience building financial models and running scenario simulations.
• Proficiency in SQL for querying large operational datasets (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery).
• Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker, or PowerBI.
• Deep understanding of transportation or supply chain economics, including shipping cost structures and carrier rate cards.
• Proven track record of translating complex data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Ability to work effectively in highly ambiguous operational environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with zone skip, middle mile, parcel carrier networks, or last mile logistics.
• Proficiency in Python or R for advanced predictive modeling and automation.
• Background working at a 3PL, e-commerce fulfillment company, or supply chain consulting firm.
• Experience with location optimization or facility network modeling.

About the Company

Flexport is transforming global commerce through innovative technology and exceptional people. We are shaping the future of a $10T industry, helping companies of all sizes move merchandise across the globe with ease.