Transportation Analyst – Temporary Assignment

SMA America

. Analyze freight costs, carrier rates, and shipment data to identify savings and trends .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $40 - $42 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in freight cost analysis, carrier invoice auditing, and data management within SAP and transportation management systems. Strong communication skills facilitate collaboration with logistics, finance, and customer service teams to resolve shipping issues effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Freight Cost AnalysisCarrier Invoice AuditingSAP ProficiencyTransportation Management System ExperienceMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Freight Cost AnalysisCarrier Invoice AuditingLTL ShippingFTL ShippingData ManagementReport PreparationCustoms DocumentationCross-Border Shipments

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailClear CommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SAPTransportation Management SystemMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainLogisticsFreightManufacturingEnergyIndustrial Equipment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze freight costs, carrier rates, and shipment data to identify savings and trends
Audit and reconcile carrier invoices against quotes, contracts, and shipment records
Maintain accurate shipment and freight data in SAP and the transportation management system
Prepare weekly and month-end reports on freight spend, carrier performance, and on-time delivery
Support Transportation Coordinators with rate quotes, carrier selection, and shipment issue resolution
Track open shipments and escalate delays or exceptions to appropriate teams
Collaborate with Logistics, Customer Service, Finance, and carrier partners to resolve billing and delivery issues
Perform other duties as required or assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in transportation, freight, or logistics analysis
Experience with freight invoice auditing, carrier rates, and LTL and FTL shipping
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups, plus Word and Outlook
Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system, and a transportation management system
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage month-end deadlines
Clear written and verbal communication with internal teams and carrier partners
Availability to work core business hours, Pacific time
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Experience in manufacturing, energy, or industrial equipment shipping
Familiarity with customs documentation and cross-border shipments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Temporary, full-time assignment of approximately three months
Remote within the United States
Collaborative Transportation team
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