Hiab

Transportation Data Analyst – Hiab – Meppel

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Hiab is the pioneer in smart and sustainable on road load handling solutions. We believe in more than just work — we believe in making a difference for our customers to building a better tomorrow.

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Your mission

Are you ready to transform how transportation data drives decision-making? We are looking for a Transportation Data Analyst, who will integrate data and develop 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 will be based in The Netherlands, Meppel with a one-year fiexed-term contract. 

Key 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.

  • Design, develop, and automate scalable reporting and analytics solutions using Excel, Looker Studio, BigQuery, and similar tools, reducing manual effort and enabling consistent, near-real-time visibility.

  • 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.

  • Translate Data findings into actionable opportunities towards cost savings, operational efficiency and sustainability 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 we are looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, or related field

  • 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 

  • Ability to visit the office 2 or 3 times a week; hybrid model of work. 

  • What we offer

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