Freight Analyst

PEGlobal; Desford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting a Freight Analyst for a Desford, Leicestershire operation on an initial 12-month contract, fully onsite. Pay rate is £17.50 per hour PAYE.

You will analyse freight data, process invoices and support transport administration, using Excel ( Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP ) to identify trends and assist decision-making. Applicants must have UK right to work; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Ideally 3–4 years’ experience in a freight, transportation, logistics, supply chain, finance or accounting-related role.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience working with large data sets.
• Confident using Excel functions such as Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data manipulation.
• Experience analysing and interpreting data accurately.
• Previous experience with invoice processing, freight invoices or financial administration would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to ask questions when necessary.
• A proactive team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and manage large volumes of freight and transportation data.
• Review, process and analyse freight invoices, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Use Microsoft Excel to manipulate data, identify trends and investigate discrepancies.
• Interpret data to support reporting and operational decision-making.
• Work closely with colleagues across the freight and wider supply chain teams.
• Support the efficient management of freight-related processes and administration.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to more efficient ways of working.
• Communicate proactively with colleagues, raising queries and investigating issues where required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Continuous improvement mindset

Data analysis

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Job description

Freight Analyst

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Contract: Initial 12-month contract (with potential to extend)

Working Pattern: Full-time, fully onsite

Pay Rate: £17.50 per hour PAYE

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Freight Analyst on behalf of a leading global manufacturing organisation based in Desford, Leicestershire. This is an initial 12-month contract opportunity, with the potential for extension.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established supply chain and logistics team within a growing manufacturing environment. Due to increasing shipment volumes, the successful candidate will provide essential support with freight data analysis, invoice management and transportation-related administration, helping to maintain efficient day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and manage large volumes of freight and transportation data.
• Review, process and analyse freight invoices, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Use Microsoft Excel to manipulate data, identify trends and investigate discrepancies.
• Interpret data to support reporting and operational decision-making.
• Work closely with colleagues across the freight and wider supply chain teams.
• Support the efficient management of freight-related processes and administration.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to more efficient ways of working.
• Communicate proactively with colleagues, raising queries and investigating issues where required.

Candidate Requirements

• Ideally 3–4 years’ experience in a freight, transportation, logistics, supply chain, finance or accounting-related role.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience working with large data sets.
• Confident using Excel functions such as Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data manipulation.
• Experience analysing and interpreting data accurately.
• Previous experience with invoice processing, freight invoices or financial administration would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to ask questions when necessary.
• A proactive team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 07:00–16:00 or 07:30–16:00.
• Friday: Early finish, typically around 12:30.
• Some flexibility may be available for an 08:00 start, with a corresponding finish time.

If you have strong Excel and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and experience within freight, logistics, supply chain or finance administration, we would love to hear from you!

***Please note, our client cannot provide visa sponsorship, and all applicants must hold full right to work in the UK***