Freight System Analyst

Freight System Analyst

Location: Eindhoven (Netherlands)
Division: Parts & Services - Business Area Mining

Sandvik Business Area Mining is a global leader in equipment, tools, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. Our constantly evolving offering spans rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, crushing and screening, tunnelling and demolition. Whatever the terrain, material or ground hardness, we engineer solutions that make mining and rock excavation safer, smarter and more productive.

We are now looking for a Freight System Analyst to join our global Parts & Services Logistics team and help us drive excellence across our transportation and freight management network.

Job Purpose
In this role, you will support and optimize transportation systems, freight processes, and operational performance across our global logistics network. Acting as the bridge between Freight Operations, Process Owners and IT teams, you will help ensure our transportation systems operate efficiently, data remains accurate, and business processes evolve to meet the needs of a growing and increasingly digital supply chain.

You will play a key role in supporting transportation planning, carrier management, freight settlement, reporting and system integrations, while driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer service, operational efficiency and freight cost management.

The Role
The Logistics Transformation function within the Parts & Services Logistics division is responsible for developing supply chain processes, systems and capabilities that support a world-class logistics organization and improve customer success.

As a Freight System Analyst, you will:

·     Act as the Super User and subject matter expert for our Transportation Management System (Blue Yonder TMS), supporting Control Tower teams and Freight Leads globally.

·     Maintain transportation master data, carrier profiles, routing rules, service levels and transportation parameters.

·     Monitor system performance, investigate issues and coordinate solutions with Process and IT teams.

·     Support transportation optimization initiatives aimed at improving service levels and reducing freight costs.

·     Coordinate testing, validation and deployment of system enhancements and new functionality.

·     Serve as a key expert for SAP transportation and freight-related processes.

·     Ensure data consistency and integration between SAP, TMS, WMS and external carrier systems.

·     Support troubleshooting activities and participate in user acceptance testing.

·     Analyze transportation performance, carrier performance and freight spend to identify improvement opportunities.

·     Develop and maintain freight dashboards, KPI reporting and Power BI analytics.

·     Act as the first point of contact for transportation system related questions and provide training and guidance to logistics users.

·     Participate in continuous improvement activities and global logistics transformation projects.

Your Profile
We are looking for a systems-oriented professional who enjoys solving complex problems, working with data and collaborating across functions and regions.

You have:

·     At least 3-5 years of experience in transportation, freight management, logistics systems or supply chain operations.

·     Experience working with Transportation Management Systems, preferably Blue Yonder TMS.

·     Strong understanding of transportation planning, carrier management and freight operations.

·     Experience working with SAP, preferably within logistics or transportation processes.

·     Advanced Excel skills and experience using reporting and business intelligence tools such as Power BI.

·     Experience supporting systems, integrations, process improvements or digital transformation initiatives.

·     Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and data-driven approach.

·     Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with global stakeholders.

·     A proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment.

·     Excellent written and spoken English.

Desirable Qualifications

·     Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Data Analytics or a related field.

·     Experience with ERP-TMS-WMS integrations.

·     Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or structured problem-solving methodologies.

·     Experience developing automated dashboards, KPI frameworks or operational reporting solutions.

·     Experience supporting logistics operations in a global environment.

Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainability
Sandvik has a strong commitment to conducting business in a sustainable and responsible manner, wherever we operate. Safety, innovation and customer focus are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that diverse teams create stronger solutions, and we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply and contribute to our continued success.

 Application  

Send your application no later than 11 October 2026. Your application should consist of an introductory letter and a CV (in English). When applying in our system, please make sure to also attach your introductory letter when asked to upload your CV Read more about Sandvik and apply through the careers section on the Sandvik website. Job ID: R0097685.

 Applicants must be eligible to work in the EU or hold a valid permit to work in the EU.  

Contact information  

For more information about the recruitment process please contact HRBenelux@sandvik.com  Please note, we do not accept applications via email. Please use our career site!  

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