Data Analyst

Forrest Logistics LLC is hiring a Data Analyst to collect, prepare, analyze, and present transportation industry data to support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Extract, clean, and transform data from multiple sources to deliver reliable, analysis-ready datasets.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports in Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools to support business operations.
• Analyze transportation data to surface trends, optimize processes, and improve efficiency.
• Plan and manage analytics projects from requirements gathering through delivery, including scoping, timelines, and stakeholder updates.
• Complete ad hoc analysis and reporting requests from multiple departments, prioritizing by business impact.
• Share actionable insights and recommendations using clear visualizations and presentations.
• Help establish and document standards for data preparation, analysis, and reporting.
• Maintain data integrity, accuracy, and security when working with sensitive company information.

Requirements

• SQL proficiency, including complex queries, joins, and aggregations.
• Experience in the transportation or logistics industry.
• Familiarity with TMS, Azure, or Data Warehouse environments.
• Experience with data preparation tools such as Tableau Prep or Power Query.
• Ability to present findings to leadership and non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of Python for data cleaning and analysis.
• 2+ years of experience as a data analyst or similar role, including building dashboards and reports in Tableau or Power BI.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Core Competencies

• Problem Solving: Works with unclear requirements or incomplete data; digs in to find answers.
• Initiative & Learning: Asks questions, learns new tools and processes quickly, and suggests improvements when data or reporting issues are found.
• Organization & Project Management: Manages own tasks and projects, meets deadlines, and keeps others updated on progress.
• Communication: Explains data findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaboration: Builds strong working relationships, helps others, and stays professional under pressure.

Technologies

• SQL
• Python
• Tableau
• Power BI
• Tableau Prep
• Power Query
• TMS
• Azure
• Data Warehouse

Location & Schedule

• Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k / Match

Additional Requirements

• Must take the company-issued laptop home daily for urgent needs.
• Must have Microsoft Teams downloaded and accessible on a mobile device for communication outside of standard office hours.

Company Notes

• Competitive Salary: Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Impactful Role: Contribute to a growing business.
• Advancement Opportunities: Internal advancement opportunities for high performers.