Business Analyst

NewCold; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Business Analyst to support forecasting, capacity planning, and performance analysis. This entry-level role offers the potential for growth into a more senior analytical role. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative logistics solutions in the cold chain sector.

Benefits

Attractive benefits and compensation package

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset with a passion for data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with data modelling and reporting tools such as Power BI is a plus.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Model scenarios for operational planning and customer-specific projects.
• Gather and model data for customer initiatives, tenders, and strategic planning.
• Conduct warehousing and transport analysis.
• Analyse monthly customer forecasts to support operational planning.
• Integrate data into Power BI dashboards for real-time reporting.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Proficiency in Excel

Data-driven decision-making

Communication skills

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Business Analyst

This is NewCold

NewCold is service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewCold strives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offering advanced logistic services worldwide. We use latest technology that empowers our people, to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in a sustainable way. We challenge the industry, believe in long-term partnerships, and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logistic solutions.

NewCold is one of the fastest growing companies in cold chain logistics. We are expanding our teams to support this growth. More information on NewCold can be found on www.newcold.com and our social media.

About the vacancy

About the Vacancy
To support our continued growth, we are expanding our Business Analytics capabilities. We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our team, focusing on forecasting, capacity planning, and performance analysis. This is an entry-level position with the potential to grow into a more senior analytical or S&OP role within two to three years. Based at either Wakefield or Corby in the UK, you will be part of a multifunctional team and gain exposure to various aspects of our operations.

Salary: £40,000.00 - £45,000.00.

Location: Wakefield (WF3 4FE) or Corby (NN17 5XN).

What Will You Do?

• Model scenarios for operational planning and customer-specific projects.

• Gather and model data for customer initiatives, tenders, and strategic planning.
• Conduct warehousing and transport analysis.
• Analyse monthly customer forecasts to support operational planning and resource allocation - monitoring trends, seasonal peaks, and year-to-date performance metrics.
• Analyse inbound and outbound volumes/profiles to support logistics and warehouse optimisation and capacity planning.
• Standardise and improve spreadsheet tools used across departments to enhance data consistency and usability.
• Integrate data into Power BI dashboards for real-time reporting and executive insights.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for internal stakeholders and monthly customer meetings.
• Respond to ad-hoc data requests from senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Mine, collate, and structure large datasets to support reporting and performance tracking.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor's degree in; Business Administration, Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Strong analytical mindset with a passion for data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with data modelling and reporting tools such as Power BI is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Curious, innovative, and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability; communicates with integrity and clarity.
• Action-oriented and results-driven, with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Are you up for the job?

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make sure that you leave your CV in English.

Why would you want to work for NewCold?

With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world in the very near future, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.