Vehicles Analyst

Vehicles Analyst - Job Summary

The Vehicles Analyst role will have a strategic and analytics-driven focus, prioritizing the development and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as fleet utilization, preventive maintenance (PM) compliance, and repair cost per vehicle. The analyst will play a critical role in managing and maintaining overall fleet costs through advanced data analysis and project-based process improvement initiatives. This role requires a strong background in data analytics, technology development, and project management to support scalable, cost-effective fleet operations.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fleet KPIs to measure performance across utilization, maintenance compliance, and cost metrics. Provide regular reporting to leadership to support data-driven decisions.
• Analyze fleet maintenance spend and operational data to identify cost-saving opportunities, monitor trends, and implement strategies to control total cost of ownership.
• Design and implement new business processes and tools that enhance visibility, efficiency, and performance tracking within fleet operations.
• Act as project lead for initiatives related to cost containment, repair strategy optimization, and vendor performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with field teams, fleet support, and vendors to resolve recurring maintenance and safety issues using root cause analysis and data insights.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
• Less than 1 year of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Project Mgmt, Technology, and/or Data analytics

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
• 2 or more years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Project Mgmt, Technology, and/or Data analytics

Knowledge and Skills

• Expertise in data analytics, dashboarding, and KPI reporting (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
• Strong project management skills; able to design and lead cross-functional initiatives
• Experience building and optimizing business processes to reduce costs and improve performance
• Familiarity with fleet operations, regulatory frameworks (FRA, DOT), and vendor management
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Leadership

At CSX, we value leaders who produce results, drive change, and inspire excellence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate these qualities through initiative, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to influence across teams.

Job Requirements

• Flexibility in work hours; may include non-standard work weeks
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with frequent change
• Strong decision-making skills under pressure