Senior Global Sourcing Analyst Transportation & Logistics
Downers Grove, IL - USA
Job Summary
The Senior Global Sourcing Analyst Transportation & Logistics supports Dovers Global Sourcing organization by providing analytical expertise project support and supplier management across transportation and logistics spend categories. The role focuses on freight and logistics sourcing initiatives supporting enterprise-wide cost optimization service performance and supply chain resilience. As capability and experience grow the analyst will take on increasing responsibility for leading strategic transportation sourcing initiatives.
What Youll Do
- Support and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across transportation and logistics categories including inbound and outbound freight.
- Assist with sourcing strategies for truckload (TL) less-than-truckload (LTL) parcel intermodal ocean air freight and third-party logistics (3PL) services.
- Support transportation bid events RFPs RFQs and carrier evaluations.
- Develop cost models lane analyses and total logistics cost assessments to support sourcing decisions.
- Analyze freight market data carrier performance and benchmarking information to identify savings and service improvement opportunities.
- Support negotiation preparation including rate analysis fuel surcharge structures and service-level requirements.
- Execute sourcing initiatives from opportunity assessment through supplier engagement and implementation.
- Support supplier relationship management activities including performance reporting and issue resolution.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain Operations Finance and Procurement stakeholders across Dover OpCos.
- Participate in cross-functional cross-regional project teams supporting transportation and logistics initiatives.
- Flexibility for travel; up to 20%.
What Youll Bring
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Finance Engineering or related discipline.
- 2 years of experience in logistics transportation supply chain procurement or related analytical roles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
- Strong interest in freight logistics markets and transportation cost structures.
- Experience with data analysis cost modeling and business case development.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-based environment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Also Bring
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Comfort working in a global matrixed organization.
- Curiosity about freight markets carrier dynamics and logistics optimization.
- Professional certifications (CPSM CSCP CPIM PMP) a plus.
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Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components specialty systems consumable supplies software and digital solutions and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products Clean Energy & Fueling Imaging & Identification Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainable Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years our team of approximately 24000 employees takes an ownership mindset collaborating with customers to redefine whats possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove Illinois Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under DOV. Additional information is available at.
Work Arrangement:Hybrid
Pay Range: $80000.00 - $100000.00 Annually
Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
We consider several job-related non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position including but not limited to the positions responsibilities a candidates work experience a candidates education/training the positions location and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption surrogacy and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental military jury duty and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off including 9 paid holidays per calendar year paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; wellness reimbursement and tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.
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Job Function:Supply Chain & Procurement
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engin ... View more