Freight Data Analyst

Freight Data Analyst – Machining Logistics 

Location: European Distribution Center (EDC) - The Netherlands or Asian Pacific Distribution Center (APDC) – Singapore 

Turn Freight insights into a Competitive Advantage 

 

Are you passionate about transforming complex transport data into valuable business insights? Do you thrive where logistics, analytics, and technology come together? We are looking for a Freight Data Analyst who will optimize global transportation performance, strengthen carrier collaboration, and support strategic decision-making through advanced data analysis. 

In this role, your analysis directly moves the needle on cost, service, and sustainability. This is an opportunity to become part of a global team that is driving the transformation of transport and logistics within Machining. What are you waiting for? Apply today! 

Your Mission 

Freight and logistics are at the center of a data-driven transformation. Real-time visibility platforms, AI-powered forecasting, sustainability reporting requirements, and advanced network optimization tools are fundamentally changing how goods move across global supply chains. As organizations strive to become more digital, resilient, and sustainable, the ability to translate data into actionable insights has become a critical competitive advantage. 

To support this journey, Machining Logistics is looking for a highly motivated Freight data Analyst to strengthen our Global Transport team. 

In this role, you will proactively collect, analyze, and simulate transport related data including costs, performance, service levels, and CO₂ emissions to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize transportation solutions across our five Global Distribution Centers worldwide. This is far more than a reporting role. You will play an active part in shaping transport strategy, influencing key decisions, and supporting initiatives that deliver value beyond the delivery. By identifying trends, uncovering optimization opportunities, and developing data-driven recommendations, you will directly contribute to the continuous improvement of our global transportation operations. 

In this role you will work closely with Transportation, Procurement, Finance, Analytics, Operations and IT teams to unlock opportunities, automate reporting, and enable smarter freight decisions across our global network.  

In this position, you report directly to the Head of Transport within Machining Logistics. Location is flexible between EDC (The Netherlands) or APDC (Singapore).  As part of a global business team, effective collaboration across regions and time zones is a natural element of the role. 

 

  

Your responsibilities 

 

Analyse global freight spend and transportation data to identify trends, network & cost-saving opportunities, and operational improvements (Parcel, Air, Ocean, Road, Intermodal) 

Build and maintain dashboards and KPI reporting into clear business recommendations for senior stakeholders 

Support regional freight managers with rate benchmarking, and RFP/RFQ data modeling  

Support freight cost forecasting and freight cost reporting process and forecast freight cost trends against market indices and capacity conditions  

Partnering with different stakeholders to translate data into business decisions  

Contribute to sustainability reporting and identifying decarbonization opportunities including transportation-related emissions (Scope 3 / GHG data) 

Participate in (digital) regional and global projects 

 

Your profile 

 

We are looking for someone with at least a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or Business Administration, or equivalent knowledge gained from previous assignments with 2–5 years in Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Transportation analytics. 

 

Analytical Thinking 

Ability to translate multi-source data into clear decision-ready insights  

Perform freight cost, lane, carrier, and mode analyses to optimize transportation spend 

Strong grasp of freight economics e.g. accessorial-, fuel surcharges, dimensional weight, mode trade-offs  

Ensure freight master data quality, governance, and reporting consistency across systems 

Root-cause analysis mindset, not just "what happened" but "why, and what do we do about it" 

 

Technical foundation 

Strong skills for querying large shipment and transactional datasets  

Proficiency in Excel/Power Query at an advanced level (pivot modeling, complex formulas)  

Experience with BI/visualization tools, must have Power BI 

Familiarity with TMS (Transportation Management Systems) and/or WMS data structures (e.g. SAP TM, S4 Hanna, BlueYonder WMS, Centiro) 

Comfortable working with EDI/API data and freight-specific data formats e.g. connecting TMS, ERP, and carrier data sources without manual exports 

Curious for future ready skills on predictive modeling, automation or reporting workflows, machining learning and AI (e.g. Project44) 

 

Communication & Business Partnership 

Cross-functional collaboration with carriers, finance, procurement and operations 

Ability to present complex freight data simply to all relevant stakeholders  

A proactive, results-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills  

Experience working in a global and matrix organization  

 

Our culture  

At Sandvik, we are tech driven, innovative, and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. We invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn, or Facebook to get to know us further.  

Our offer  

We offer you a challenging position in an international and dynamic environment. You work with committed, competent colleagues and can expect a good introduction to your area of responsibility. We offer an attractive working atmosphere, and a good remuneration package, including benefits, such as hybrid working.  

Contact information  

For further information about this position, please contact: HR Benelux, hrbenelux@sandvik.com 

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How to apply  

Please send us your application no later than September 15th, 2026. Apply via Sandvik´s intranet, Job ID: R0096480. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail.  

Our recruitment process is open and fair – we welcome all applicants and evaluate every unique application in line with the specified requirements profile, to find the best match for the position. To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at hrbenelux@sandvik.com    

About us  

Machining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global market-leading manufacturer of tools and tooling systems for advanced industrial metal cutting. The business area also includes additive manufacturing and digital manufacturing solutions, supporting customers with innovative and sustainable production technologies.   

Machining Logistics  

At Machining Logistics, we are proud of our role in creating a superior customer experience. We support the divisions within Machining in meeting their core business needs by ensuring: On-time delivery in perfect condition, lowest possible environmental impact, compliance with international laws and regulations and cost efficiency through optimized processes.  

Our expertise in logistics and collaboration with divisions enables us to deliver value beyond delivery, supporting the 2030 Strategy pillars of enabling growth, lead logistics innovation, accelerate digital, deliver value and efficiency and empower high-performing teams.  

Our distribution network includes Distribution Centers in Hebron Kentucky (US), Den Hoorn (NLD), Jundiaí (BRA), Singapore (SGP) and Shanghai (CHN). The headquarters of Machining Logistics is located in Luzern (CHE).