Transportation Analyst

Job Summary

Position: Weekend Transportation Analyst Pay Range: $50,000 - $57,000.00 Annual Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday (full‑time weekends) 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM (flexible)
Location: 2200 S 75th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85043

• 401(k) plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change)
• Military Leave
• Vendor discounts
• Volunteer opportunities support local communities (Children’s Miracle Network, Habitat for Humanity)

• Negotiate freight rates for KNX’s Logistics Division (3PL & Brokerage)
• Build and optimize carrier partner relationships and alliance partnerships
• Respond to KNX’s capacity requirements and network needs
• Provide recommendations on rate adjustments based on market changes
• Consistently deliver on strategic growth initiatives
• Deliver against growth and profitability targets
• Analyze the freight market to maximize profit and negotiating power at each transaction
• Analyze freight carriers and lanes based on capacity, utilization, insurance, price, safety, and service
• Negotiate rates and terms with carrier partners and customers
• Communicate market changes and carrier opportunities to leadership and stakeholders
• Manage the entire process from carrier purchase through pick‑up and delivery for the customer
• Interface between customers’ transportation personnel and head office
• Integrate customer transportation strategies within Swift strategies
• Maintain focus on key performance indicators
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned, including travel when applicable

• Minimum two (2) years of brokerage‑related/transportation experience or sales, inside sales call center, or customer service experience
• Basic knowledge of transportation and 3PL
• Results‑oriented, entrepreneurial spirit, and proven ability to solicit new customers and meet revenue targets
• Strong sense of urgency, purpose, and bias for action
• Familiarity with TMS and brokerage systems
• Self‑confident and self‑starter, capable of working without close supervision
• Ability to operate in a busy, demanding environment
• Understanding and enforcement of company policies
• Knowledgeable of AS400 and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with knowledge transfer ability
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis skills with superior problem‑solving ability
• Bachelor’s in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.