Crystal Clean

Transportation Business Analyst

Crystal Clean  •  Hoffman Estates, IL (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

The Transportation Business Analyst optimizes logistical operations, freight movements, and supply chain efficiency by analyzing data, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and implementing technology solutions. This role bridges Information Technology, Operations, and Management, driving cost reductions, process improvements, and strategic decision-making in shipping, fleet management, and carrier performance.

Essential Functions

  • Analyze transportation data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Create dashboards and reports for operational and financial metrics, such as fuel consumption, carrier performance, and freight spend.
  • Evaluate and enhance Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and other software tools.
  • Map and document current, end-to-end transportation processes.
  • Support business strategies through network optimization, carrier negotiations, and project management.
  • Develop business cases, cost/benefit analyses, and project proposals.
  • Act as the liaison between business units, Information Technology, and external partners, including carriers and vendors.
  • Monitor KPIs and operational metrics, such as on-time delivery, to ensure compliance and quality.

Education & Essential Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field and at least 2 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations OR a high school diploma/GED and at least 4 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.
  • Strong ability to interpret complex data sets and translate them into actionable business insights
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel at an advanced level
  • Knowledge of logistics, transportation modes (truckload, less-than-truckload, ocean, and air), and supply chain principles
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present findings to management
  • Strong problem-solving skills to resolve operational issues

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with SQL, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI

Work Environment

Primarily indoor office environment; noise level is generally quiet. May require sitting for long periods. Regularly requires talking, hearing, seeing, and often reaching with hands. Regularly requires standing and walking. Regularly requires use of a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment.

Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crystal Clean expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds, so that Crystal Clean reflects the communities and customers that we serve.

Note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position due to an immediate business need.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 and includes benefits such as the following:

  • Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Crystal Clean

About Crystal Clean

Crystal Clean is a national leader in the environmental services market, providing the smart alternative. Crystal Clean operates more than 120 service branches, industrial services facilities, and waste recovery centers serving the continental United States. It’s waste recovery centers include an oil re-refinery, multiple wastewater treatment and non-hazardous waste processing facilities, several antifreeze recovery centers, and a hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility. Whenever possible, Crystal Clean disposes of waste it collects in an environmentally sustainable way, recycling waste for reuse or disposing of in a waste-to-energy process.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Hoffman Estates, IL
Year Founded
1999
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