Transportation Analyst III

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

• Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.
• Managing corporate logistics requires deep visibility into freight expenditure, shipping irregularities, and process inefficiencies across distribution networks.
• This role resolves data fragmentation and cost variances by analyzing enterprise shipment data, auditing operational workflows, and constructing predictive transportation models.
• Through close cross-functional collaboration and automated reporting systems, logistics operations achieve improved carrier compliance, reduced freight spend, and streamlined general ledger coding.
• Ultimately, these efforts eliminate supply chain bottlenecks and elevate overall transportation program performance.
• Lead root-cause analysis on LTL, Parcel & Freight modes
• Partner directly with senior leadership across accounting, finance, manufacturing, and distribution to define and deliver strategic reporting on freight costs and logistical patterns.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain advanced, enterprise-level dashboards to track freight spend, volume trends, fuel surcharges, and service level KPIs.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex carrier inquiries regarding payment status and invoice discrepancies.
• Manage the day to day operational relationship with DISH’s Freight Payment vendor
• Identify, scope, and execute large scale process improvement initiatives and cost saving projects based on advanced transportation data analysis.
• Mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to other analysts on the Logistics team.

Skills

• Proven track record of leading projects, defining business requirements, and working cross functionally with IT, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Well developed verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with LTL and parcel pricing models
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and data visualization tools.
• Utilize AI tools and analytics to process large data sets, automate data intensive workflows, and identify cost-saving opportunities within our freight programs

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field
• Minimum Experience: 3+ years of experience in a corporate transportation environment
• Required Technical Skills: Advanced skills and experience with Excel or Google Sheets, coupled with intermediate to advanced SQL proficiency for querying large databases.
• Visa sponsorship not available for this position

Pay

Compensation: $71,000.00/Year - $90,000.00/Year

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.

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.