Business:  Hiab
Job Function:  Business Development
Location: 

Meppel, NL Gdansk, PL Helsinki, FI

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Country/Region:  NL

Transportation Data Analyst

As pioneers and global leader, Hiab is ambitious to write forward our success story, inspiring and shaping our industry. The world in which we operate with our class-leading products, intelligent services and innovative digital solutions is constantly changing.

 

 

Together, we keep everyday life moving to build a better tomorrow

Are you ready to transform how transportation data drives decision-making?We are looking for a Senior Transportation Data Analyst, who will build automated reporting tools, create end-to-end transparency on costs and emissions, and deliver the insights needed to power smarter sourcing and operations. 

 

This position can be based in The Netherlands, Poland or Finland. 

 

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Analyze and monitor freight costs, savings, accruals, and recovery processes, providing monthly reports and insights on carrier performance, emissions, and KPIs.

  • Manage and maintain carrier rate tables for setting up, updating, and validating rates in payment processes, reporting and TMS systems.

  • Audit sample freight invoices for accuracy against contracts and service agreements, ensuring alignment with rate tables and negotiated terms.

  • Build and automate reports and dashboards using Excel, Looker Studio, Big Query and similar tools, ensuring scalability and user-friendliness.

  • Support RFQ and carrier rate negotiations by preparing data-driven cost scenarios and benchmarking.

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiency, and automation.

  • Ensure data quality, accuracy, and alignment across multiple systems and sources.

  • Collaborate with sourcing, operations, finance, and IT to integrate transport, cost, and sustainability data into one coherent view.

  • Support project management initiatives, ensuring deliverables and timelines are achieved.

  • Train and guide stakeholders in using dashboards, tools, and reports effectively. 

  • Accuracy, timeliness, and automation of reports and dashboards.

  • Implementation and maintenance of core KPIs: costs, savings, service levels, emissions, recoveries.

  • Contribution to cost savings and operational efficiency improvements.

  • Data consistency and integration across systems and stakeholders.

  • Successful delivery of project milestones and reporting initiatives.

  • Stakeholder satisfaction with data insights and tools. CO₂, cost, and performance visibility

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, or related fiel
  • 5+ years of experience in data analytics, ideally in transportation, logistics, or supply chain.
  • Proven record of accomplishment of developing dashboards, automated reports, and data solutions.
  • Advanced Experience with Excel (complex formulas), SQL, BigQuery, Looker Studio (or similar BI tools).
  • Familiarity with TMS/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and integration is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to connect data with business and financial outcomes.
  • Project and stakeholder management skills.
  • Solid understanding of freight costs, recovery processes, and KPIs.
  • Strong communication and presentation abilities.
  • Embraces automation, digitalization, and efficiency.
  • Detail-oriented with high data accuracy standards
  • Fluency in English 

 

You will be part of

If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application/CV in English. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

What we offer

  • A truly international role with exposure to multiple markets and teams.

  • Opportunities for professional development in a growing environment.

  • A supportive, collaborative culture that values continuous improvement.

Interested to join?

Please note that the recruitment process for this position is coordinated by our HR team part of Hiab Business Services based in Bulgaria.

 

 

Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. Hiab's premium equipment includes HIAB, EFFER and ARGOS loader cranes, MOFFETT and PRINCETON truck mounted forklifts, LOGLIFT forestry cranes, JONSERED recycling cranes, MULTILIFT skiploaders and hooklifts, GALFAB roll-off cable hoists, ZEPRO, DEL and WALTCO tail lifts, and the service brand HIPERFORM, a comprehensive suite of smart solutions that help maximise the life-cycle value of Hiab’s equipment.  
As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow. Globally, Hiab is represented on every continent through its extensive network of 3,000 own and partner sales and service locations, enabling delivery to over 100 countries. The company's continuing operations sales in 2024 totalled approximately EUR 1.6 billion and it employs over 4,000 people. www.hiabgroup.com

 


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