Transportation Senior Analyst

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Job Title: Transportation Senior Analyst

Company Name:	Best Buy
Location:	Richfield, MN
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	03/09/2026
Expire Date:	05/09/2026
Job Categories:	Employment Placement Agencies, Human Resources, Transportation

Job Description

Transportation Senior Analyst
As the Transportation Senior Analyst, you'll be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on transportation performance metrics to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support data-driven decision-making. You will influence through data on continuous improvement operations with key internal & external stakeholders while supporting the financial performance of the inbound collect program.

This role is hybrid, which means you will work some days at our corporate office in Richfield, Minnesota, and some days virtually from home or another non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

What you'll do

Collect, consolidate, and validate transportation-related data from multiple internal systems, external platforms, and operational tools.
Perform detailed data analysis to uncover patterns, measure performance metrics, and ensure data accuracy and integrity across all sources.
Independently prepare financial presentations and reports (ad hoc and routine) that break down problems into critical components to drive actionable decisions

Research financial variances, trends, and financial and operational drivers to prepare advanced presentations and reports that articulate clear recommendations to leaders

Monitor metrics like on time performance, freight costs, spot rates, tender acceptances and carrier utilization.
Prioritize incoming requests, effectively escalate issues, and contribute to resolution with Internal and External teams (Vendors, Carriers and Category).
Drive actions to optimize cube and cost per load by leveraging metrics and dashboards.

Recommend actionable strategies and process improvements to enhance cost efficiency, service levels, and overall operational performance.
Respond to inbound security incidents including cargo theft, missing freight, and vendor issues.

Basic qualifications

2 years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain or related area
Strong business and financial acumen
Previous experience with Microsoft Office including intermediate to advanced level with Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Analytical problem-solving experience
Understanding of retail and supply chain industries

Preferred qualifications

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, security management, logistics
3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain or related area

What's in it for you

We're committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life.

Our benefits include:

Competitive pay
Generous employee discount
Physical and mental well-being support

About us

As part of the Best Buy team, you'll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life -- in our stores, online and in customers' homes.

Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We're committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.tm

Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.

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Best Buy

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https://jobs.bestbuy.com/bby?id=job_details&req_id=1018876BR&source=HBCUConnect

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