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Freight Analyst

Waldom Electronics
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026
Salary: $24.50 - $30.02/hourAbout WaldomWaldom Electronics is a leading master distributor supporting manufacturers, distributors, and end customers across the global electronics supply chain. We are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering solutions that simplify our partners businesses. Our culture is rooted in our CultureWise Fundamentalsownership, collaboration, integrity, and going the extra step.Position SummaryThe Freight Analyst is responsible for optimizing Waldoms domestic and international transportation spend, analyzing freight performance, ensuring accuracy of freight billing, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across Logistics, Trade Compliance, and Operations. This role ensures that Waldom is shipping cost-effectively, compliantly, and in alignment with customer expectations and supplier agreements.Key ResponsibilitiesFREIGHT COST OPTIMIZATION & ANALYSISAnalyze freight costs, carrier invoices, surcharges, and accessorial fees across parcel, LTL, FTL, and international modes.Develop tools, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor freight spend and performance.Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend actionable improvements.Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.FREIGHT AUDIT & BILLING ACCURACYReview freight invoices for accuracy against contracted rates.Dispute incorrect charges and coordinate credits.Partner with Finance for accurate freight allocation.Maintain documentation for freight audits and compliance.CARRIER MANAGEMENT & PERFORMANCESupport negotiation preparation via rate comparisons and performance analysis.Monitor on-time delivery and service failures.Partner with operations to resolve carrier issues.OPERATIONAL SUPPORT & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTImprove cartonization, DIM weight management, and shipment consolidation.Support FTZ-related freight tracking.Participate in CI projects aligned with CultureWise fundamentals.Assist Customer Service and Sales with freight quotations.DATA & SYSTEMSUse ERP, TMS, and BI platforms to analyze freight data.Maintain freight tables, zones, and routing data.Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.QualificationsBachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Analytics, Finance, or related field.2 years freight or logistics experience.Strong analytical and Excel/Sheets skills.Experience with parcel and LTL carriers.Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.PreferredDistribution or electronics experience.Familiarity with TMS, BI tools, and ERP systems.Knowledge of FTZ operations and trade compliance.Continuous improvement or Lean background.Note:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.Waldom Culture & ValuesLive our CultureWise FundamentalsTake Ownership, Find a Way, Collaborate, Lead by Example, and Go the Extra Step.Maintain integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.Bring energy, curiosity, and continuous improvement mindset.Heres a Few Things We Offer YouTopqualitymedical, dental, vision, and life insurance plansWaldom pays the majority of the medical plan cost.Fourteen (14) days of paid time off (PTO) annually(accrued at 2.15 hours per week for the first four (4) years of employment.8 Paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday.8 hours of paid volunteer time off annually.Corporate Discount Program.Employee Assistance Program100% Waldom Paid!Generous Paid Maternity & Paternity Leaves.Tuition Reimbursement Program.Scholarship Program:for your eligible children, grandchildren & legal dependents, up to $8k a year.Affirmative Action/EEO StatementWaldom Electronics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, pregnancy, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or any other protected status. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Finally, Waldom Electronics prohibits the harassment of any individual based on their protected status. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.

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