Data Architect

Logistics Systems & Data Architect Business Systems Lead | Transportation & Logistics Houston, TX (on-site initially, hybrid after ramp) · Full-time · Reports to COO/President About the role Our customer manages a large and growing volume of complex logistics and operational transactions. They are experiencing rapid growth, and their systems, processes, and data infrastructure are being pushed to their limits. Critical workflows span multiple platforms that were never fully integrated, resulting in manual workarounds, fragmented information, and operational inefficiencies. What You'll Own Assess and optimize core business processes, systems, and workflows across operations and finance. Lead data integration and automation initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility. Build and maintain scalable reporting and analytics that support business decision-making. Drive process improvements that reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and accelerate business outcomes. Partner with operational teams to increase adoption of new tools, workflows, and best practices. Develop a roadmap for future system integrations and technology enhancements that support growth. This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who enjoys turning operational complexity into scalable, data-driven solutions. What you bring 7+ years in transportation or logistics systems, including brokerage operations Deep hands-on experience with a Tier-1 TMS — McLeod LoadMaster/PowerBroker strongly preferred — including direct SQL access to the underlying database Proven data warehouse and pipeline build experience (Azure Synapse/Fabric, Snowflake, or equivalent) and advanced SQL Power BI at the data-model level: star schemas, DAX, security, refresh architecture Integration experience across REST APIs, middleware, and EDI (204/210/214) A track record of automating a manual process and measuring what it saved Willingness to spend your first months in the yards and on the phones, learning how this business actually runs