Senior Transportation Analyst

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our transportation team at Thermo Fisher Scientific where youll contribute to optimizing our global logistics operations. As a Transportation Analyst III youll be responsible for managing transportation networks ensuring efficient delivery of equipment and materials while maintaining high service levels. This role combines analytical thinking with practical application to support continuous improvement in our transportation operations focusing on cost optimization service quality and process enhancement. Youll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to develop and implement transportation solutions that support our companys mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer.

REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience or Bachelors Degree plus 5 years of experience in transportation/logistics management preferably with shipper carrier or consulting firms
Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management Business Logistics Economics Management Information Systems or related business field
Professional certifications in logistics/supply chain management preferred
Experience in transportation sourcing contract negotiations and carrier relationship management
Technical proficiency in SQL Power BI Excel and data visualization tools
Experience managing transportation networks across domestic and international markets
Ability to analyze complex data sets and translate findings into actionable insights
Project management skills with ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
Experience in freight cost analysis benchmarking and optimization strategies
Proficiency in developing and maintaining performance metrics and scorecards
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Written and verbal communication skills in English
Additional languages highly valuable
Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization with changing priorities
Experience in specialized delivery services and equipment transportation preferred
Interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate at all organizational levels