Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. #WeAreStryker
Transportation Analyst
Location
United States
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$59.9K - $108K / year
Job Description
What you will do-
As a Transportation Analyst you will support the Global Transportation team’s objectives by delivering data-driven insights and assisting in the identification of improvement opportunities. You will contribute to the development of business cases and communicate findings to stakeholders, with an emphasis on clear and effective visual presentation. Technical proficiency with relational databases and the ability to collaborate with developers on process enhancements are important for success in this role.
Develop and present data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders, clearly communicating key findings and business implications
Build and maintain analytics tools supported by data pipelines to deliver insights across transportation cost, service, quality, sustainability, and other key performance metrics
Apply transportation industry knowledge to analyze shipment and operational data across modes including parcel, courier, LTL, truckload, air cargo, and ocean transportation
Support the design and development of business intelligence reporting solutions, contributing to requirements gathering, testing, and ongoing enhancements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide analytical support for projects and initiatives
Assist in maintaining reliable data infrastructure by identifying data quality issues and supporting process improvements
Work independently on defined assignments while seeking guidance as needed in more complex or ambiguous situations
What you will need-
Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field (Supply Chain, Finance, Information Systems, or related discipline) - required
0–2 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-ops, or academic projects - required
Exposure to transportation, logistics, supply chain, or analytics - preferred
Strong curiosity, drive, and an analytical mindset
Ability to approach problems methodically, pay attention to detail, and enjoy figuring out solutions
Foundational understanding of transportation concepts and basic pricing principles; willingness to learn mode-specific pricing structures and cost analysis methodologies
Exposure to shipment data analysis or interest in learning how transportation pricing logic is applied across modes such as Parcel, Specialty Courier, U.S. LTL, and Air/Ocean Freight Forwarding
Basic proficiency in SQL or demonstrated ability to learn quickly; familiarity with Python or other programming languages
Introductory understanding of relational databases and general data processing concepts; exposure to ETL/ELT or data pipelines
Experience creating reports or dashboards using data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel) through coursework, internships, or professional experience
Ability to communicate findings clearly, both verbally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences
Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and contribute to team projects under guidance
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