Transportation Analyst II

About the role

Company Summary EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. Department Summary Our Manufacturing teams are the gatekeepers who ensure our groundbreaking products meet the standards of innovation and performance we pride ourselves on. From the engineers who design large-scale production systems and cutting-edge quality assurance tools to the hands-on associates who manage our massive inventory flow, they make up a diverse group of behind-the-scenes team members dedicated to the success of our organization.

Responsibilities

• The Transportation Analyst II addresses key logistics and reporting challenges by converting massive data sets into clear, actionable trends.
• This role directly mitigates operational inefficiencies and shipment irregularities through robust process auditing and custom analytical models.
• By optimizing freight programs and tracking cross-functional spend, this position ensures seamless alignment across accounting, finance, manufacturing, and distribution functions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop insights that clarify freight costs and distribution patterns
• Design, deploy, and maintain automated reporting to monitor freight spend, volume trends, fuel surcharges, and service level KPIs
• Address carrier inquiries regarding claims, shipment routings, and invoice payment statuses
• Collaborate with the Freight Payment vendor to ensure invoice compliance and enforce payment business rules
• Leverage AI workflows to optimize manual, data-intensive tasks and enhance overall analytical output

Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities to convey complex findings through clear charts, graphs, and pivot tables
• Excellent verbal and written communication with high attention to detail in daily operations
• Ability to learn and integrate AI applications for data-driven decision-making and productivity
• Critical experience in analyzing operational data to uncover process improvements and recommend best practices
• Proficiency in data manipulation and query generation for relational databases

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum Experience: 1-2 year of experience in office, internship, or logistics coordination settings
• Required Technical Skills: Must have experience with Excel or Google Sheets, SQL query writing
• Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Pay

Compensation: $71,000.00/Year - $78,000.00/Year

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits. The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.