4PL Supply Chain Analyst
Northampton
The Company
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
We are now looking for a 4PL Supply Chain Analyst to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This is a hybrid role based at our SDC site in Northampton (NN7 2FR), with up to 3 days per week of remote work (subject to business requirements).
The Benefits
- Salary of £42,000 - £47,000 per annum
- Individual health cover
- 25 days’ holiday (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days Volunteer Leave per year
- Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
- Up to 10 days’ international remote working
- Critical Illness Cover
- Health cash plan
- MyStrength Wellbeing App
- Free online Fitness Platform, i.e. Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition
- Onsite Mental Health First Aiders
- Employee benefits, i.e., free eye test, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
- Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service, Health Cash Plan, Karo Health
- Tailored development and career opportunities
This is an exciting opportunity for a proven analyst from a supply chain background to join our fast-paced and innovative logistics company.
You’ll discover an environment where your growth is genuinely prioritised, your development is actively supported, and innovation is embraced, with our people firmly at the heart of everything we do.
What’s more, you’ll receive a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package designed to support you both in and outside of work.
So, if you want to take your analytical career to the next level, read on and apply today!
The Role
As a Supply Chain Analyst, you will provide key insight and data-driven support across the customer supply chain to enable us to make the best business decisions.
Driving efficiency and the cost-effective delivery of products and services, you will identify areas where we can improve, help to develop solutions and work alongside colleagues to implement the changes.
You’ll provide accurate reporting and insights, help to identify needs and requirements and interpret patterns and trends in data, producing standard and non-standard statistical and data analysis.
Additionally, you will:
- Produce performance dashboards and reports to aid data visualisation
- Highlight supply chain initiatives and address issues
- Produce reports and charts to communicate trends better
- Provide regular updates
- Monitor and track KPIs
- Maintain your knowledge of industry trends and best practices
- Research and evaluate potential suppliers and vendors
About You
To be considered as a 4PL Supply Chain Analyst, you will need:
- Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a supply chain and/or logistics environment
- Advanced Excel skills, with experience and proficiency in using data analysis tools and software (e.g. Power BI, or SAP)
- A good understanding of the principles of the data lifecycle and the steps involved in conducting routine data analysis tasks
- Knowledge of supply chain management and/or logistics principles and best practices
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complicated data to all relevant stakeholders in an effective manner
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Other organisations may call this role Supply Chain Reporting Analyst, Logistics Analyst, Data Analyst, Inventory Analyst, Business Analyst, BI Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Operations Analyst, or Supply Chain Data Specialist.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
At Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process, but we encourage candidates to use them to enhance their application and not replace their own effort and authenticity. Therefore, candidates should not rely on AI-generated responses during the interview process.
Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment where our employees can strive and grow their potential. Yusen Logistics are proud to be a ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer.
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