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Waldom Electronics

Freight Analyst

Rockford, IL · On-site

Position Summary The Freight Analyst is responsible for optimizing Waldom's domestic and international transportation spend, analyzing freight performance, ensuring accuracy of freight billing, and ...

Waldom Electronics

Freight Analyst

Rockford, IL

Position Summary The Freight Analyst is responsible for optimizing Waldom's domestic and international transportation spend, analyzing freight performance, ensuring accuracy of freight billing, and ...

Waldom Electronics

Freight Analyst

Rockford, IL · On-site

$24.50 - $30.02/hr

Position Summary The Freight Analyst is responsible for optimizing Waldom's domestic and international transportation spend, analyzing freight performance, ensuring accuracy of freight billing, and ...

Waldom Electronics

Freight Analyst

Rockford, IL · On-site

Position Summary The Freight Analyst is responsible for optimizing Waldom's domestic and international transportation spend, analyzing freight performance, ensuring accuracy of freight billing, and ...

Waldom Electronics

Freight Analyst

Rockford, IL · On-site

Position Summary The Freight Analyst is responsible for optimizing Waldoms domestic and international transportation spend, analyzing freight performance, ensuring accuracy of freight billing, and ...

DAT Freight & Analytics

Analyst I

Beaverton, OR · On-site

About DAT DAT Freight & Analytics is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of freight and logistics innovation for nearly ...

Trex Company

Transportation Analyst

Winchester, VA · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

We are looking for a Transportation Analyst to serve as the main point of contact for ... Work with ITS on any freight payment discrepancies and resolve these issues in a * Create and ...

Trex Company

Transportation Analyst

Winchester, VA · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

We are looking for a Transportation Analyst to serve as the main point of contact for ... Work with ITS on any freight payment discrepancies and resolve these issues in a * Create and ...

Trex

Transportation Analyst

Winchester, VA

$55K - $70K/yr

We are looking for a Transportation Analyst to serve as the main point of contact for ... Work with ITS on any freight payment discrepancies and resolve these issues in a * Create and ...

DAT

VP, Freight Analytics & Advisory

About DAT DAT Freight & Analytics is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS ... an analyst on methodology. This role will report to Kary Jablonski, EVP Broker, and work closely ...

CommScope Inc.

Freight Financial Analyst

Richardson, TX · Hybrid

Financial Analyst (Global Transportation) This is a Hybrid -role in Richardson, Texas Role Description The Freight Financial Analyst role will support the Global Transportation organization reporting ...

ExxonMobil

Freight Trading Analytics Analyst

Spring, TX · On-site

$81K - $107K/yr

Successful candidates will perform fundamental freight market analysis using proprietary and third-party data to predict vessel supply-demand balances, freight rate movements, and market disruptions.

PERFECT FREIGHT SOURCE LLC

Freight Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Ability to thrive in a fast ... Founded in 2014, PERFECT FREIGHT SOURCE LLC has built a reputation for excellence in the logistics ...

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for freight analyst in the United States is $73,261.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Freight Analyst typically spends their day reviewing shipping data, analyzing trends in transportation costs, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency. They collaborate closely with logistics teams, carriers, and sometimes customers to resolve freight-related issues and implement process improvements. Their work often involves preparing regular reports, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and supporting the negotiation of freight rates with partners. This role is a crucial link between data-driven insights and operational decision-making, contributing directly to a company's supply chain performance.

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Freight Analyst

Waldom Electronics

Rockford, IL • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

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Job description

About Waldom
Waldom Electronics is a leading master distributor supporting manufacturers, distributors, and end customers across the global electronics supply chain. We are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering solutions that simplify our partners' businesses. Our culture is rooted in our CultureWise Fundamentals-ownership, collaboration, integrity, and going the extra step.
Position Summary
The Freight Analyst is responsible for optimizing Waldom's domestic and international transportation spend, analyzing freight performance, ensuring accuracy of freight billing, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across Logistics, Trade Compliance, and Operations. This role ensures that Waldom is shipping cost-effectively, compliantly, and in alignment with customer expectations and supplier agreements.
Key Responsibilities
FREIGHT COST OPTIMIZATION & ANALYSIS
  • Analyze freight costs, carrier invoices, surcharges, and accessorial fees across parcel, LTL, FTL, and international modes.
  • Develop tools, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor freight spend and performance.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend actionable improvements.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

FREIGHT AUDIT & BILLING ACCURACY
  • Review freight invoices for accuracy against contracted rates.
  • Dispute incorrect charges and coordinate credits.
  • Partner with Finance for accurate freight allocation.
  • Maintain documentation for freight audits and compliance.

CARRIER MANAGEMENT & PERFORMANCE
  • Support negotiation preparation via rate comparisons and performance analysis.
  • Monitor on-time delivery and service failures.
  • Partner with operations to resolve carrier issues.

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
  • Improve cartonization, DIM weight management, and shipment consolidation.
  • Support FTZ-related freight tracking.
  • Participate in CI projects aligned with CultureWise fundamentals.
  • Assist Customer Service and Sales with freight quotations.

DATA & SYSTEMS
  • Use ERP, TMS, and BI platforms to analyze freight data.
  • Maintain freight tables, zones, and routing data.
  • Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Analytics, Finance, or related field.
  • 2+ years freight or logistics experience.
  • Strong analytical and Excel/Sheets skills.
  • Experience with parcel and LTL carriers.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred
  • Distribution or electronics experience.
  • Familiarity with TMS, BI tools, and ERP systems.
  • Knowledge of FTZ operations and trade compliance.
  • Continuous improvement or Lean background.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Waldom Culture & Values
  • Live our CultureWise Fundamentals-Take Ownership, Find a Way, Collaborate, Lead by Example, and Go the Extra Step.
  • Maintain integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Bring energy, curiosity, and continuous improvement mindset.

Here's a Few Things We Offer You
  • Top quality medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans Waldom pays the majority of the medical plan cost.
  • Fourteen (14) days of paid time off (PTO) annually
    • (accrued at 2.15 hours per week for the first four (4) years of employment.
  • 8 Paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday.
  • 8 hours of paid volunteer time off annually.
  • Corporate Discount Program.
  • Employee Assistance Program 100% Waldom Paid!
  • Generous Paid Maternity & Paternity Leaves.
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program.
  • Scholarship Program: for your eligible children, grandchildren & legal dependents, up to $8k a year.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
Waldom Electronics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, pregnancy, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or any other protected status. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Finally, Waldom Electronics prohibits the harassment of any individual based on their protected status. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.

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