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Bunzl

Sr. Analyst, Global Freight

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

The Senior Analyst, Global Freight is responsible for supporting the strategy, performance, and optimization of global transportation and freight operations across all modes, including ocean, air ...

BUNZL

Sr. Analyst, Global Freight

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

The Senior Analyst, Global Freight is responsible for supporting the strategy, performance, and optimization of global transportation and freight operations across all modes, including ocean, air ...

Belnick, LLC

Senior Freight Optimization Analyst

Canton, GA · Remote

$90K - $105K/yr

JOB SUMMARY The Senior Freight Optimization Analyst is responsible for independently identifying, quantifying, and driving transportation cost savings across Ubique's freight network. This role works ...

Rhenus Group

Freight Billing Analyst

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

Solid understanding of freight forwarding operations, including air freight, ocean freight, customs brokerage, or related logistics services. * Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to ...

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As of Aug 12, 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 is responsible for evaluating transportation costs, optimizing shipping routes, and improving logistics efficiency. They analyze freight data, negotiate with carriers, and ensure cost-effective delivery solutions. Their role helps businesses reduce shipping expenses and improve supply chain performance.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a freight analyst?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the freight analyst position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freight Analyst, you need strong analytical abilities, expertise in data interpretation, and a background in logistics or supply chain management, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), Excel, and data visualization or analysis software is highly valuable, and some employers look for APICS or other supply chain certifications. Attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving skills are essential soft skills for collaborating with teams and interpreting freight data. These abilities enable analysts to optimize shipping operations, control costs, and ensure efficient logistics solutions.

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Sr. Analyst, Global Freight

Bunzl

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Bunzl rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

270th of 361 rated logistics

Job description

The Senior Analyst, Global Freight is responsible for supporting the strategy, performance, and optimization of global transportation and freight operations across all modes, including ocean, air, parcel, less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload (TL), intermodal, and drayage. This role leverages data analytics, market intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration to identify cost savings opportunities, improve service performance, enhance carrier relationships, and support global supply chain initiatives.
The Senior Analyst serves as a key resource for freight procurement, network optimization, carrier performance management, and operational reporting, helping drive informed decision-making across domestic and international transportation operations.
This position is based in St. Louis, MO. This is an in-office position. It is not remote. Open to local candidates.
Responsibilities:
  • Analyze global freight spend, transportation performance, and carrier compliance across all transportation modes.
  • Develop and maintain freight dashboards, scorecards, KPIs, and executive reporting packages.
  • Monitor carrier performance against service, cost, transit time, and compliance metrics.
  • Support freight procurement activities, including RFPs, bid analysis, rate benchmarking, and contract reviews.
  • Analyze market conditions, capacity trends, ocean carrier developments, air cargo dynamics, fuel surcharges, and regulatory impacts.
  • Identify and quantify transportation cost-saving opportunities through mode optimization, carrier selection, routing improvements, and process enhancements.
  • Support international freight operations, including ocean imports, exports, drayage, customs-related activities, and port performance analysis.
  • Collaborate with distribution centers, sourcing, procurement, finance, and operations teams to resolve transportation challenges and improve supply chain efficiency.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis on service failures, detention and demurrage expenses, delivery exceptions, and freight invoice discrepancies.
  • Assist with transportation network studies, inventory deployment analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor and Audit freight invoices.
  • Prepare presentations and recommendations for leadership regarding freight trends, market risks, and strategic opportunities.
  • Support transportation management system (TMS), ERP, and reporting tool enhancements.

Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
  • 3-7 years of experience in transportation, logistics, freight management, or supply chain analytics.
  • Strong understanding of domestic and international freight operations.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, Power Query, and data analysis.
  • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other business intelligence tools preferred.
  • Knowledge of freight rating, carrier contracts, fuel surcharge programs, and transportation procurement processes.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Requirements
  • Experience managing or analyzing ocean, air, drayage, LTL, TL, and parcel transportation networks.
  • Understanding of global trade regulations, customs processes, and import/export operations.
  • Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) and freight audit/payment platforms.
  • APICS, CSCMP, Lean Six Sigma, or related industry certifications.

Success Metrics
  • Freight cost reductions and avoidance opportunities identified and implemented.
  • Improvement in carrier service performance and network efficiency.
  • Accuracy and adoption of freight reporting and analytics.
  • Successful execution of transportation procurement initiatives.
  • Reduction in accessorial charges, invoice discrepancies, and transportation exceptions.
  • Delivery of actionable insights supporting global freight strategy and operational decision-making.

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don't stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
  • Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
  • 401K with generous company match
  • Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America-and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you'll find Unlimited Potential... your career, our future.
Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
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