Freight Data Analyst: Excel & Invoices (Onsite)

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

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.