Commercial Analyst Last Mile Rentals Expansion

Amazon Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in the vehicle rental space is seeking a Commercial Analyst to drive data-driven decision making. Responsibilities include analyzing rental demand, predicting vehicle utilization, and conducting cost analysis to optimize performance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, experience with SQL and Excel, and strong analytical abilities. Join a dynamic team and contribute to strategic decisions that enhance business growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in business, operations, logistics, supply chain.
• Experience in business analytics with proficiency in quantitative analysis using SQL, databases, and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze rental demand patterns and vehicle utilization metrics.
• Develop forecasts and scenario models for vehicle deployment.
• Translate complex data into insights for business decisions.

Skills

Quantitative analysis using SQL

Data analysis

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, logistics, or related field

Tools

Advanced Excel

SQL

Tableau

Python

Power BI

Job description

Key job responsibilities

• Demand Planning & Utilization Forecasting: Develop forecasts for rental demand—predicting rental volumes, vehicle availability needs, and optimal deployment locations. Analyze vehicle utilization patterns to identify opportunities for improved fleet efficiency and inform capacity planning decisions.
• Cost Analysis & Reporting: Track and analyze cost drivers across the LMR program, including vendor pricing, maintenance costs, and operational expenses. Create regular reports that translate financial data into clear insights for leadership decision‑making.
• Market Intelligence & Industry Trends: Monitor rental industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to inform strategic decisions. Provide insights on pricing benchmarks, service standards, and emerging opportunities in the vehicle rental space.
• Analytical Infrastructure & Data Governance: Support the development of analytical frameworks and reporting tools that enable data‑driven decision‑making. Ensure data quality and accessibility while maintaining governance standards for operational and financial metrics.

A day in the life

As a Commercial Analyst, you'll analyze rental demand patterns, vehicle utilization metrics, and cost trends across our international network. You’ll develop forecasts and scenario models that inform critical decisions about vehicle deployment and capacity planning. Working with cross‑functional stakeholders—including operations, commercial, and strategic growth teams—you’ll translate complex data into clear insights through regular reporting and analysis. Your work solves key business questions: How many vehicles do we need and where? Are we optimizing costs while maintaining quality? You’ll use analytical frameworks and market intelligence to drive LMR’s international growth.

About the team

You’ll be joining a dynamic team of product and process improvement managers who combine strategic thinking with operational excellence. We’re a collaborative group that thrives on solving complex challenges and driving innovation in the last‑mile delivery space. Our team maintains a startup mindset while leveraging Amazon’s scale to create lasting impact. We value diverse perspectives and are passionate about mentoring and developing our team members as we continue to grow and expand our program globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in business, operations, logistics, supply chain or a related field
• Experience in business analytics with demonstrated proficiency in quantitative analysis using SQL, databases, and Excel in a business environment
• Experience using data analysis, reporting, and forecasting to guide business decisions and solve problems
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python
• Experience with reporting and data visualization tools such as QuickSight, Tableau, Power BI or other BI packages
• Experience in capacity planning, operations planning, business analysis or similar
• Experience with financial analysis and modeling
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, quickly changing or international environment
• Experience in logistics, transportation, fleet management, or rental industry
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders

Additional Information

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