Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison

Senior Transportation Cost Analyst

Mentor, OH, us · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$84k-$125kDetected 7 days ago
Data VisualizationNegotiationOutbound SalesFinancial AnalysisForecastingExcelSupply ChainLogisticsLeadershipCollaborationFinancial Reporting

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odds of building a lasting career here

50Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70

Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.

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H-1B wage level

the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry

Level III · 3×
Level I$53,3311 entry
Level II$68,1202 entries
Level III$82,8883 entries
Level IV$97,6774 entries

$14,127 more — $97,677 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.

Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $97,677 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Cost Estimators" for prevailing-wage purposes.

DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Cost Estimators (13-1051) · Cleveland, OH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.

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About the role

  • The Senior Transportation Cost Analyst is a key financial and operational leader within the Materials Group, responsible for driving transportation cost controls, process automation, and strategic freight savings.
  • Operating in a hybrid model, this role bridges analytical rigor with operational execution by directly managing carrier and vendor partnerships and evaluating contract compliance.
  • The ideal candidate possesses deep contractual expertise to eliminate revenue leakage, streamline Freight Audit & Payment (FAP) processes, and accurately project weekly logistics expenditures.

Responsibilities

  • Directly manage the operational relationship and performance between our Freight Audit & Payment (FAP) vendor and carrier base.
  • Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive clean aging, automate FAP workflows, and boost system throughput.
  • Leverage transportation contract expertise to identify actual carrier invoices against contractual agreements, identify discrepancies, enforce contract terms, and build sustainable solutions to eliminate spend leakage.
  • Develop weekly freight financial forecasts, analyzing trends and projecting spend metrics structured around cost.
  • Establish site-level cost targets and build weekly financial reporting frameworks for leadership across the Materials Group.
  • Proactively investigate financial variances, conducting root-cause analysis to implement permanent corrective measures.
  • Utilize Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) and process automation to optimize financial workflows and eliminate manual bottlenecks.
  • Build and maintain data dashboards (Excel, Tableau, Oracle BI) to monitor cost-out project pipelines, recovery rates, and freight trends.
  • To maintain the integrity of our hiring process and protect our candidates from identity fraud, we require video and/or in-person interviews.

Requirements

  • Contractual Expertise: Advanced understanding of transportation contracts, freight tariffs, rate structures, and carrier negotiation frameworks.
  • Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets (complex formulas, modeling), TMS platforms (Oracle OTM, JDA), and BI reporting tools.

Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets (complex formulas, modeling), TMS platforms (Oracle OTM, JDA), and BI reporting tools.
  • Working Conditions
  • Work Model: Hybrid (combination of remote work and on-site collaboration at the Mentor, OH facility).
  • Travel: Occasional travel (up to 10%) to distribution centers or operational facilities for strategic planning sessions.
  • Additional Information
  • The salary range for this position is $83,550 - $124,768 / year.
  • Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer:
  • Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Reasonable Accommodations Notice:

Compensation

  • The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting.

Benefits

  • At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:
  • Whole-Health Care: Expert, whole-health care regardless of gender identity.
  • Retirement Savings: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan.
  • Basic Life Insurance: Provides twice your base annual salary up to a $50,000 maximum at no cost to you.
  • Paid Time Off: We offer a generous vacation program that varies based upon your experience and position within Avery Dennison.
  • Education: A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Logistics, or Engineering is preferred, but equivalent practical supply chain and financial analysis experience will be fully accepted in lieu of a degree.

Company info

  • Company Description
  • Why join Avery Dennison:
  • We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide.
  • As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams.
  • We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA.
  • Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected.
  • Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison.
  • Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
  • As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening.

Equal opportunity

  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.
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