Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World.
For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we're a global leader in temperature‐controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we're looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people's growth and well‐being. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.
About Us
Americold is a global provider of temperature‐controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen products reach food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.
What You'll Do
Americold is recruiting a commercially driven Commercial Analyst – Transport to optimise transport performance, cost efficiency, and customer profitability across our Australian operations. You'll own transport pricing, carrier management, and freight cost modelling, partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and BD to drive better commercial outcomes. This role suits a proactive analyst who thrives on solving problems and building frameworks from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
Analyse and negotiate carrier rates, contracts, and performance
Build and maintain transport pricing and cost models
Identify cost drivers (linehaul, last mile, fuel) and optimisation opportunities




Deliver reporting on transport performance, trends, and KPIs
Conduct customer and lane‐level profitability analysis
Support tenders, renewals, and commercial decision‐making
Monitor yield and address margin leakage
Develop dashboards and insights (Excel, Power BI, TMS)
Ensure rate accuracy, compliance, and resolve billing issues
Contribute to network optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Experience in transport, logistics, or supply chain environments
Understanding of transport cost structures (linehaul, fuel, accessorials)
Proven experience in pricing, modelling, or data analysis
Advanced Excel and Power BI/Tables experience
Exposure to TMS and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
Knowledge of KPIs (cost/km, DIFOT, utilisation)
Strong analytical mindset with commercial acumen
Confident working across stakeholders in a fast‐paced environment
Passion for driving efficiency through data and insights
What We Offer
The opportunity to lead a significant, complex operation within a successful and growing global organisation
A value‐driven culture centred on safety, integrity, teamwork and giving back to the communities in which we operate
A competitive remuneration package, including bonus eligibility
A role with genuine autonomy, influence and long‐term career development opportunities
Access to Fitness Passport, supporting your health and wellbeing
Structured internal training and development programmes to support your growth as a leader
Novated leasing options
Paid parental leave, supporting you and your family during life's important moments
Equal Opportunity
Americold is an Equal Chance/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.
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📌 Transport Analyst (Sydney)
🏢 Americold Logistics
📍 Sydney