The Role
Our logistics department supports the business by managing the flow of our amazing product from our suppliers to our customers. We have a complex operation consisting of a global network of consolidation centres and distribution centres that requires expert leadership and strong relationships with our international 3PL and freight partners.
As a Commercial & Planning Data Analyst you will support the Senior Logistics team in all aspects of logistics operational and budget forecasting and reporting. You will also be utilising data from our logistics and finance systems to provide insight to support contract negotiations and business improvements. The role will also involve managing carrier / upstream and operational reporting. The individual needs to be data literate have a continuous improvement mind-set to ensure annual spend is controlled and effectively monitored, providing detailed financial and operational reporting across all contracts/carriers & warehousing activities.
You Will
1. Design and develop BI dashboards, with the ability to use SQL preferred.
2. Review logistics reporting & data sources to ensure integrity of data collection and use.
3. Administer the “Tender for Service” financial activities as required by the logistics tender schedule.
4. Conduct detailed analysis and modelling for carriage spend globally.
5. Conduct commercial analysis of B2B & B2C proposition changes.
6. Support Senior Logistics team with all annual budget/forecasting activities (operations & carriage).
7. Support Senior Logistics team in creating operational reports (per channel/DC/fixed/variable).
8. Support annual commercial negotiations with carriers/GNFR Suppliers.
9. Provide comprehensive data sets to support business tenders
10. Support business case cost-benefit analysis & post implementation appraisal
11. Support quarterly rate reviews with all carriage providers globally (primary & secondary)
12. Carry out monthly capital expenditure reporting and monthly business case appraisal reporting
13. Create and produce a monthly savings initiatives file, with actuals vs budget
14. Own weekly carrier flash reporting for all movement, with commentary to support budget variances
15. Conduct weekly volume analysis – 3PL reports vs Superdry BI (Looker)
16. Perform data profiling to identify and understand anomalies
17. Update and own the “cost to serve model” for the Global Freight team
18. Update information on tracking/benchmarking platforms for the Global Freight team
19. Communicate and collaborate proactively with other stakeholders to ensure operational effectiveness
20. Build personal competence to deliver team / personal objectives and business results
You Are
21. Someone with experience in a commercial or planning role and knowledgeable of the logistics sector
22. Commercially astute in order to drive appropriate decision making at contract level and globally
23. Experienced in financial & data modelling
24. Adept with different IT systems and software; advanced in Microsoft Excel
25. Experienced in the use of BI tools, with knowledge of ML and SQL a benefit
26. Able to work autonomously whilst retaining regular links with key stakeholders in the business
27. A structured, logical thinker with an attention to detail
28. Someone who enjoys problem solving
29. Able to communicate and present effectively
30. Used to reporting specification & design
Working for Superdry has never been so rewarding…
31. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, we also offer a holiday buying scheme
32. An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
33. Family is massively important to us, so we have a broad range of family-friendly working policies in place, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
34. Company Pension scheme
35. All employees are covered by our Life Assurance policy whilst working at Superdry. We feel it’s important to offer protection for your family and loved ones in such a situation and to support this we offer life assurance cover which pays a lump sum equivalent either twice or four times your annual salary
36. A big staff discount – naturally. Because we know that you love to wear Superdry, you’ll benefit from a 50% discount in store and online
37. Our Head Office is home to our very own store for staff only where you can treat yourself to heavily discounted sample stock
38. A health cash plan is open to all employees.
39. Flexible working and core working hours between 10am – 4pm to help you achieve that all-important work-life balance
40. Access to onsite parking and as part of our sustainable development goals, we have a selection of electrical car parking points freely available to staff.
41. A range of learning and development materials to help you in your career and grow with us
42. We like to give back, so we allow our employees time off for volunteering work
43. A global employee assistance plan in place that you can access anytime you want - it’s free and confidential
44. You’ll also have access to a Cycle To Work Scheme
45. A range of local discounts with businesses across Gloucestershire
At Superdry, everyone has a voice and we want to hear it. We create environments where individuality can flourish and is celebrated as part of who we are as a brand. We’re incredibly proud that over 90% of our people feel strongly that they can be themselves at work.
We want to meet people with varied backgrounds because we understand that diversity of thought encourages new ideas to thrive, fuelling creativity and enabling us to do better work. We want to build a team which represents a variety of backgrounds, styles, perspectives, and skills; we hire people based on their merit and potential.
We also welcome conversations about flexible working for all roles at Superdry and will always accommodate it where possible.