Job Description
Purpose of Position
Working within DPD International Operations, you will:
1. Provide support to the DPD Group UK business in areas of International Operations and Commercial Insight.
2. Instigate accurate and detailed analysis of the contribution for the International portfolio of services.
3. Provide proactive support to International Analyst Manager and stakeholders with commercial and operational aspects of International business.
Key Tasks/Areas of Responsibility:-
Prioritising and Planning
4. Provide on time analytical, commercial and decision support to the International Analyst Manager, International Commercial Finance Team and other stakeholders
5. Support the International Commercial Finance Team in ensuring all department deadlines are met and weekly and monthly management reports are completed within agreed timelines
6. Be able to review Supplier commercial rates on a quarterly basis and highlight any savings.
7. To lead in providing on time analytical, commercial and decision
Customer Focus and Improving Results
8. Reporting key customers contribution figures with additional commercial insight
9. Be able to monitor the weekly customer trends and give input to the forecast process
10. Propose solutions to ensure time spent on transactional processes is reduced to a minimum
11. Recommend actions by analysing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses
12. Highlight and investigate cost saving ideas working with all IOD teams and present to the International Analyst Manager & International Commercial Finance Manager
13. Work closely with the IOD Managers to ensure accurate costing and pricing of bespoke commercial solutions
14. Lead with generating new analysis and reporting to make money, save money, or improve service.
Personal Development, Impact and Influence
15. Proactively network in other departments to understand their functions and relative impact to the commercial department.
16. Work with other Analysts in the IOD on joint projects to gain more insight and add value
Key Measures of Performance
17. Accurate and timely weekly and monthly reporting of the Key Commercial reports
18. Contribute to the reconciliation and review of customer and destination margins adding key commercial insight
19. Be able to effectively price operational bespoke solutions for key customers and understand the impact to the business.
20. Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting of financial information to support operational decisions
21. Continuous improvement in job knowledge through participation in educational opportunities, reading professional publications and maintaining personal networks
Qualifications
About You
To be considered for this role you must have demonstrable experience in a similar role within a fast paced and dynamic environment. We would also expect;
22. Excellent system skills - Excel, Word and Powerpoint
23. Excellent technical skills and experience writing SQL
24. Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
25. High degree of numeracy and problem solving skills essential
26. Excellent communication skills
27. Proactive approach to learning
28. Attention to detail is vital
29. Demonstrate the core values of DPD DNA – Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability
Additional Information
About our benefits:
We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…
30. Holiday trading
31. Enhanced maternity and paternity package
32. Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
33. Free onsite car parking for all employees
34. Health Kiosks visiting every location
35. Discounted shopping from ’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
36. Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
37. For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses