Business Analyst at Axle Logistics – Knoxville, Tennessee

About Axle Logistics

Meet Axle Logistics: an award-winning logistics company that doesn’t fit the mold.

We pride ourselves on changing the industry standard and setting a new tone in the logistics field. Ask our current employees what it’s like to work here, and you’ll hear words not often used to describe a logistics shop: energetic, contagious, addicting, inspiring, meaningful, rewarding, and fun.

At Axle Logistics, we strongly embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and have a passion for providing real opportunities to ambitious professionals who share our energy and competitive nature. Whether you’re a recent college graduate or a seasoned business professional looking for a career change, we can provide you with a path for success through our comprehensive training program, professional development process, and unlimited access to a dynamic leadership team with years of experience in the industry.

We love to see each other win. Positive attitudes produce positive results, and that spirit is the foundation of everything that we do.

About the role

Axle Logistics has an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing transportation data and identifying opportunities to improve the business. Your primary goal is to work with leaders to identify and understand their needs, ultimately supporting all business units across the enterprise.

What you'll do

• Reporting & Dashboards: Build data visualizations (often in Tableau) to support business units across the enterprise and show leadership key performance indicators.
• Market Analysis: Use various data sources like DAT, FreightWaves SONAR, or internal TMS data to track market trends.
• Carrier Analytics: Analyze carrier performance and costs to help the procurement team negotiate better "buy" rates.
• RFP & Bid Management: Manage large-scale Request for Proposal (RFP) cycles. You’ll analyze thousands of "lanes" (origin-to-destination routes) and apply pricing models based on historical data and current market capacity.

Qualifications

• Willing to work outside the standard schedule as required by project deadlines.
• Data Visualization: Proficiency in Tableau or Power BI.
• Industry Tools: Familiarity with DAT RateView, Truckstop.com, or FreightWaves.
• Ability to collaborate and work in a fast-paced & high-performance environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Analytics, equivalent.