Global Supply Chain Cost Analyst

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies; Larne; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking a Global Logistics Cost Analyst to optimize logistics spending and improve operational efficiency. The successful candidate will analyze transportation and warehousing costs, support budgeting activities, and work with teams across finance and supply chain. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. This position is open to applicants with the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data visualization tools is advantageous.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across international teams.
• Keen interest in global logistics operations, freight management, and cost optimization.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Analyse global transportation, freight, and warehousing costs.
• Monitor actual spend versus forecasted budgets.
• Support month-end close processes by preparing logistics accruals.
• Maintain logistics cost models and ensure accurate allocation of costs.
• Work with regional logistics, finance, and supply chain teams.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities related to logistics.
• Support third-party logistics (3PL) performance reviews.
• Contribute to strategic projects including network optimization.
• Liaise with customs, trade compliance, and finance teams.

Job description

Overview

Global Logistics Cost Analyst

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Terumo BCT is a Global leader in blood management, blood safety, therapeutic apheresis, cell therapy and cell collections. We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Logistics Cost Analyst to join Terumo BCT Ltd. Come join us today!

The successful candidate will support the management and optimisation of logistics spend, contributing to better cost transparency and operational efficiency across our global distribution network.

Essential Duties

• Analyse global transportation, freight, and warehousing costs to support financial visibility and control.
• Monitor actual spend versus forecasted budgets, identifying cost drivers and variance explanations.
• Support month-end close processes by preparing logistics accruals, journal entries, and reports.
• Maintain logistics cost models and ensure accurate allocation of costs across business units.
• Work with regional logistics, finance, and supply chain teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities related to logistics and distribution.
• Support third-party logistics (3PL) performance reviews through cost and service analysis.
• Contribute to strategic projects including network optimization, mode shift analysis, and tender evaluations.
• Liaise with customs, trade compliance, and finance teams on duties and tariffs impacting landed cost.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports special cross-functional projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (2:1 or higher) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is advantageous.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across international teams.
• Keen interest in global logistics operations, freight management, and cost optimization.
• Right to work in the UK.

Additional Requirements

UK Remote

If you\'re ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your CV via our Terumo BCT career’s portal mySource before the closing date of 5:00 pm on Friday, 3rd October 2025.

You must clearly demonstrate on your CV / application how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted

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