Logistics & Freight Analyst

Blackbook Executive; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbook Executive Pty is seeking a Logistics & Freight Analyst to support and improve freight operations across its network. This hands-on role involves working closely with different sites to understand how freight is currently managed, identify inefficiencies and develop streamlined processes.

You’ll have the opportunity to get out on-site, work with operational teams and drive improvements across freight costs, processes and overall efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience across logistics, freight or supply chain in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret freight data and identify improvements.
• Experience reviewing transport operations and freight costs.
• Continuous improvement mindset, ability to challenge processes.
• Comfortable working with site teams and senior management.
• Willingness to travel between sites/states to understand operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyse existing freight operations across multiple sites to identify inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Visit operational sites to understand current freight processes and on-ground requirements.
• Review freight movements, providers, routes and delivery processes to improve efficiency.
• Work with site managers, operational teams and stakeholders to implement improvements.
• Develop and implement consistent freight processes and best practices across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce freight costs and streamline operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel reporting

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Job description

The Company

Our client is an established industrial business looking to bring on a Logistics & Freight Analyst to support and improve freight operations across their network. This is a hands-on, analytical role that will see you working closely with different sites across the business to understand how freight is currently managed, identify inefficiencies and develop more streamlined processes. You’ll have the opportunity to get out on-site, work with operational teams and drive improvements across freight costs, processes and overall efficiency.

About the Role

• Analyse existing freight operations across multiple sites, identifying inefficiencies, cost-saving opportunities and areas for improvement.


• Visit different operational sites to understand current freight processes, challenges and requirements on the ground.


• Review freight movements, transport providers, routes and delivery processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency.


• Work closely with site managers, operational teams and key stakeholders to understand what is working and where improvements can be made.


• Develop and implement consistent freight processes and best practices across the wider business.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing freight costs, improving service levels and streamlining operations.

About You

• Experience across logistics, freight or supply chain, ideally within an industrial, manufacturing or distribution environment.


• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret freight data, identify trends and turn findings into practical improvements.


• Experience reviewing transport operations, freight costs and logistics processes.


• A continuous improvement mindset, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and recommend better ways of working.


• Comfortable working with different stakeholders, from site-based operational teams through to senior management.


• Hands-on approach and happy to travel between different sites/states to understand operations and drive change.


• Strong Excel and systems skills, with the ability to produce meaningful reporting and analysis.

What’s on Offer?

An opportunity to join an established industrial business in a role where you can genuinely influence how freight operates across the organisation. You’ll have exposure to multiple sites, work closely with operational teams and take ownership of projects that improve efficiency, reduce costs and streamline processes across the wider business.