Analytics Manager

Ocado; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm based in Hatfield is seeking an Analytics Manager to drive network optimisation and resource planning. This hybrid role involves leading a team, implementing innovative tools, and influencing major operational decisions. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytics experience, particularly in logistics, and have expertise in SQL and data analysis. Join us to shape the future of logistics with data-driven decision-making and make a significant impact on our operations.

Benefits

Hybrid working with flexible remote options

Opportunity for growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in analytics, optimisation, or network planning within logistics or retail.
• Strong expertise in data analysis and tooling, especially SQL.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of analysts and planners.
• Own and optimise key processes and frameworks.
• Design and implement optimisation tools to drive efficiency.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Optimisation

Tools

SQL

Python

R

VBA

Job description

Analytics Manager - Network Optimisation & Resource Planning | Hatfield | Hybrid 2 Days Onsite | At Ocado Logistics, we're redefining the future of supply chain and logistics. By combining cutting‑edge technology, expanding operations, and innovative partnerships, we deliver seamless, efficient, customer‑first experiences at scale. We're looking for an Analytics Manager to lead a team driving network optimisation, resource planning, and strategic analytics across our UK operations. This is a high‑impact role where your insights will directly influence multi‑million‑pound decisions and shape the operational efficiency of our business.

What you’ll do

• Lead and inspire a team of analysts and planners, fostering growth, managing priorities, and driving accountability.
• Own and optimise key processes and frameworks, ensuring consistency, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Design and implement cutting‑edge optimisation tools and techniques to drive efficiency and business impact.
• Shape strategic priorities with managers, while empowering your team to define and execute specific analytics initiatives.
• Act as a key stakeholder influencing multi‑million‑pound cost lines and decisions, translating analytics into actionable insights.
• Enable cross‑site collaboration by embedding best practices and improving ways of working.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in analytics, optimisation, or network planning, ideally within logistics, retail, or consultancy.
• Strong expertise in data analysis and tooling (SQL essential; VBA, Python, R or similar desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Logical, structured, and proactive problem‑solver with attention to operational and strategic detail.
• Experience designing and improving processes and frameworks, balancing operational delivery with strategic objectives.

Why Ocado Logistics

• Hybrid working – 2 days onsite in Hatfield + flexible remote options
• High‑impact role influencing operations at scale
• Opportunity to lead, shape, and develop a growing analytics team
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Join us to shape the future of logistics through data‑driven decision‑making, process design, and network optimisation.