Transportation Analyst

Saint-Gobain

MALVERN, PA

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SKILLS

Aged Care, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Auto Insurance, Automation, Best Practices, Capacity Management, Category Management, Childcare, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Modeling, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Assistance Plan, Forecasting, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, Market Trend Analysis, Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routing, Network Support, Power BI, Prescription Drugs, Pricing, Process Development, Process Improvement, Property Insurance, Purchasing/Procurement, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Retirement Plan, SAP Administration, Standards Development, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimization, Tableau, Team Player, Transportation Modeling, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Workflow Analysis, eSourcing

LOCATION

MALVERN, PA

POSTED

Today

We are looking for a highly analytical and proactive Transportation Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will partner closely with Category Managers and Supply Chain teams to deliver insights that support transportation sourcing, cost optimization, and network efficiency.

You will help standardize data collection, improve reporting capabilities, and use modern tools, including automation and AI-enabled analytics, to increase visibility and scalability across transportation data and processes.

This position will also support broader supply chain strategy initiatives, including network optimization and long-term design projects that influence enterprise-level decision-making.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for the business.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation Sourcing and Analytics

- - -Support end-to-end transportation sourcing events, including data preparation, scenario modeling, award analysis, and post-award validation.

- - -Partner with Category Managers to identify, quantify, and track transportation cost-saving opportunities.

- - -Perform network and pricing analyses to support carrier selection and transportation strategy decisions.

- - -Monitor and communicate transportation market trends, including capacity, rates, fuel, and disruptions.

Data and Reporting

- - -Design, develop, and maintain standardized dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.

- - -Own transportation data models, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment across business units.

- - -Automate recurring reporting and data processes using tools such as Power Query, Power Automate, and other digital solutions.

- - -Use AI-enabled capabilities to enhance analysis, forecasting, and reporting efficiency.

- - -Improve data pipelines and reduce manual effort through scalable, sustainable solutions.

Data Governance and Process Improvement

- - -Establish and maintain data collection standards, templates, and validation logic.

- - -Identify process inefficiencies and drive standardization across transportation analytics workflows.

- - -Contribute to documentation, best practices, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Supply Chain Network Optimization and Strategic Projects

- - -Support supply chain network optimization initiatives using design and modeling tools to evaluate distribution networks and transportation flows.

- - -Collaborate with Supply Chain and Strategy teams to evaluate trade-offs across cost, service, capacity, and long-term network strategy.

- - -Develop and run scenario analyses for strategic decisions such as facility location, customer sourcing optimization, and capacity planning.

- - -Translate complex optimization outputs into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders and leadership.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field, or equivalent progressive experience in a purchasing or supply chain environment.

- - -2 to 4 years of experience in supply chain, transportation, logistics, or a related analytical role.

- - -Strong analytical skills with experience building reports, dashboards, and data-driven business insights.

- - -Advanced proficiency in Excel, including data modeling and Power Query; VBA is a plus.

- - -Experience with Power BI and/or Tableau for dashboarding and visualization.

- - -Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP and transportation management systems preferred.

- - -Exposure to supply chain design and optimization tools, or a willingness to learn advanced modeling techniques.

- - -Understanding of network optimization concepts such as cost-to-serve, routing optimization, and facility location modeling is preferred.

- - -Strong communication skills with the ability to translate analytics into practical business recommendations.

- - -Proactive, self-driven approach with strong attention to detail.

- - -Willingness to travel up to 10% in support of projects and supplier relationship management.

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Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs: -

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work. -

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance -

• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options -

• LiveWell Wellness Program -

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -

• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave -

• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality. -

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan -

• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability -

• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance -

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Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want -

• Group Legal -

• Identity Theft Protection -

• Auto and Home Insurance -

• Pet Insurance and Discounts -

• Back-up Child & Elder Care -

• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program-

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com .

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