Overview
Are you a proactive, analytical individual with a passion for data and global logistics? We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Analyst to join a dynamic team, managing the complex transportation operations for multiple European factories. This is a role where every day is different. You will be a central point of contact, collaborating with global teams, internal business partners, and external customers. If you thrive on analysing data, improving processes, and making a tangible impact on cost and efficiency, this is the perfect challenge for you.
Location: Larne
Contract: 12 month contract, with potential for extension based on performance and workload
Pay Rate: Up to £16.70 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with flexible start/finish times and a half-day on Fridays
What Youll Do
* Plan and execute international transportation shipments (Ocean, Road, and Air) for finished products from European facilities to dealers and customers.
* Conduct detailed cost analysis, review rates, and check quotes to ensure cost-effective solutions.
* Utilise systems and business intelligence dashboards like Power BI to review performance, identify improvement opportunities, find errors, and determine root causes.
* Support the Manager and initiate continuous improvement ideas to drive operational efficiencies.
* Monitor and report on key performance metrics, including transportation velocity, cost, and data quality.
* Proactively communicate and maintain strong relationships with global supply chain partners and customers.
* Play a key part in change management, adapting to evolving market demands.
Desirable attributes
* A Bachelors degree or third-level education in Supply Chain or Business Administration, or equivalent industry experience.
* Exceptional skills in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, weighted averages, and complex calculations. This is a critical requirement.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with proficiency in written and verbal English.
* A proactive, self-starter attitude with an appetite for learning and innovation.
* Candidates with strong analytical backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply as transportation-specific knowledge can be taught.
* Working knowledge of Power BI, Visio, Power Automate, and/or Salesforce.
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role at the heart of a global logistics operation, apply today!
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
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