Transportation Senior Analyst
The Transportation Analyst is responsible for managing daily transportation operations and logistics providers across Brazil, ensuring service level, cost efficiency, operational compliance, and continuous improvement of transportation processes.
This role acts as a key transportation subject matter expert, supporting carrier management, transportation procurement activities, operational performance analysis, and logistics optimization initiatives. The position also plays an important role in bringing market intelligence, benchmarking practices, and innovative transportation solutions to improve BRP’s logistics network and transportation strategy. YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Manage daily transportation operations across Brazil, ensuring service level, transit time, and cost targets are achieved
Coordinate and monitor transportation providers (carriers, brokers and logistics partners)
Support transportation procurement activities, including RFQs, bidding processes, pricing analysis, and contract evaluations
Analyze freight costs, transportation KPIs, carrier performance, and logistics trends to identify optimization opportunities
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to transportation operations, network design, routing strategies, and logistics efficiency
Support transportation contract management, including service scope validation, SLA follow-up, and commercial analysis
Develop transportation market intelligence and benchmark industry best practices, pricing structures, and logistics models
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Customs, Distribution, Finance, Procurement, and Customer Service to ensure smooth logistics execution
Identify operational risks and propose mitigation plans to support transportation stability and performance
Support implementation of new transportation tools, systems, dashboards, and operational processes
Participate in strategic transportation projects and logistics optimization initiatives
Monitor transportation claims, escalations, and operational exceptions, ensuring proper resolution and corrective actions
Ensure compliance with company policies, transportation regulations, and operational standards
YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields
4+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, freight management, or supply chain operations
Previous experience managing transportation providers and logistics operations in Brazil
Strong knowledge of transportation operations, freight pricing structures, and carrier management
Experience with transportation procurement, bidding/RFQ processes, and logistics contract analysis is considered a strong asset
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate transportation costs, KPIs, and operational performance
Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive operational optimization initiatives
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work cross-functionally and coordinate activities across multiple teams and providers
Knowledge of SAP, TMS, ERP systems, and transportation operational tools
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for freight analysis, KPI reporting, and operational management
Knowledge of Power BI or transportation analytics tools is considered a differential
Experience in automotive, industrial, manufacturing, or distribution environments is considered an asset
Fluent in English is required
