Transportation Data Analyst

Who We Are: At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology. Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet! Job Summary: Freight & Transportation Analytics Analyze freight spend, transportation performance, and network flows to identify savings opportunities and operational improvements. Develop automated dashboards and KPIs to track transportation cost, carrier performance, and shipment trends. Support global freight negotiations with data insights, scenario modeling, and rate analysis. Perform root‑cause analysis on cost variances, billing discrepancies, and service failures across all transportation modes. Data, Reporting & Tooling Build and maintain scalable datasets, reports, and dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Excel , etc. Improve data quality across freight, transportation, and trade compliance systems by identifying gaps and implementing corrective solutions. Present insights clearly to leadership and cross‑functional teams, translating complex data into actionable business recommendations. Principal Responsibilities: Collects, compiles and analyzes data from various databases and performs statistical analysis for internal customer groups. Develops reports and/or creates dashboards providing financial related information needed to make informed business decisions. Designs, creates and implements templates to collect, display and analyze data for assigned projects Communicates complex data in comprehensible ways. Evaluates information from multiple sources and clearly indicates quality of final analysis. Develops reports and other tools to deliver internal company information enabling business users to make informed decisions. Gathers, aggregates models, and analyzes information from multiple external sources regarding company financial performance, customer insights, competitor profiling, competitive threats, potential product or technical expansion, industry trends and other such business intelligence aspects. Establishes standards and procedures for a variety of processes, conducting business analysis resulting in detailed creation and maintenance of business process mapping, requirements and training materials documentation. May participate in or lead project teams. Identifies, investigates and participates in opportunities to improve processes and procedures, to include various key performance metrics. Job Level Specifications: Thorough knowledge of principles, theories and concepts in area of discipline. Competent in all job functions and has general understanding of the industry practices, techniques and standards. Develops solutions for a variety of situations and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis. May refer to policies, practices and precedents for guidance; determines best course of action to achieve results. Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. May receive some limited guidance for new assignments. Work may be reviewed for overall adequacy. Collaborates with management and team members within the department/function and other areas of the organization. May represent department internally or externally. Actions may impact the success of the overall department and/or the organization. Failure to accomplish work or erroneous decisions may result in delays to projects, loss of revenue or allocation of additional resources to remedy. Work Experience: Typically 3+ years with bachelor's or equivalent. Education and Certification(s): Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. Distinguishing Characteristic(s): 2–4 years of experience in business analysis, supply chain analytics, transportation, logistics, or trade compliance. Strong analytical capabilities with experience working with large datasets. Proficiency in Excel and Power BI (or other BI tools). Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and communicate insights effectively. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and drive process improvements. What We Offer: Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community. Generous Paid Time Off 401K and Pension Plan Paid Holidays Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption) Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account Education Assistance Employee Development Resources Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet. This position will have access to ITAR product and therefore be authorized to access product. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen or National, or a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.