Logistics Analyst and Support

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent aerospace and industrial forger in Sheffield is seeking a committed Logistics Analyst. The role focuses on optimizing shipping information and material capacity, analyzing logistics data, and preparing reports. Candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills, with proficiency in MS Excel. The company offers competitive benefits including 33 days holiday, a pension scheme, and genuine development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days holiday

5% pension contribution

Bonus scheme

Health cash plan with discounts

Access to fitness apps

Free work wear and PPE

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• You should have strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage time effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Optimize shipping information and material capacity within logistics.
• Analyze logistics data, including inventory and transportation costs.
• Prepare regular material and shipping reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Effective communication skills

Prioritization and multitasking

MS Excel

Job description

Independent Forgings and Alloys have an exciting opportunity for a committed, driven and ambitious Logistics Analyst to join our journey to become the number one forging company in the world.

Over the last few years, Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) have invested in the business and have successfully doubled our turnover and are continuing on this path. Due to this investment and growth, we are looking to expand our logistics and supply chain team.

Main Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Logistics Manage, you will be responsible for optimizing both the shipping information and material capacity within the Logistics department. The Logistics Analyst will analyse both shipping and material (on-site) data, identify inefficiencies, and implement solutions to improve correct data and stockyard capacity, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery of forged components.

Additionally, working alongside both the Finished goods/UK Transport coordinator and the Material controller providing daily support and cover when required. Working hours are 08:15-16:30.

Main duties include:

• Analyse logistics data including inventory levels (stockyard), transportation costs, shipping data.
• Prepare regular material data reports.
• Develop reports and KPIs to monitor performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and departments and provide correct shipping data to the Logistics team.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose improvements.
• Prepare regular shipping data reports
• Reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery of forged components.
• Ensure accurate inventory records to prevent shortages or overstocking
• Working alongside both the Finished goods/UK Transport coordinator and the Material controller providing daily support and cover when required.

Background and experience

• You should have Analytical Skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask, organize, and manage time effectively.
• Effective communication skills with customers, vendors, and co-workers through a high volume of e-mails, phone calls and verbal contact.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel/Word/Power Point etc.

About Independent Forgings

Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA) is one of Britain’s leading independent aerospace and industrial forgers. The unique feature about IFA is the combination of open and closed‑die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location. Operating from a 680 000ft2 facility in Sheffield, we manufacture high‑integrity, open‑die and closed‑die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier‑one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector.

Why work for us?

At IFA we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. As one of the UK’s leading forge manufacturing company we want to ensure that we attract, motivate and retain the best people who can deliver the best service to the company and our customers.

We offer you:

• Holidays – you will have 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – IFA wants to provide its employees a good foundation for the life after work and hence offers a 5% contribution.
• Bonus scheme – this is linked to team and company performance.
• Westfield cash plan – IFA provides level 1 health cash plan which comes along with numerous discounts and special offers, including gym discounts, online, high street and grocery retailers and many more.
• Wellhub – access to various fitness apps and gyms in the local area.
• Free work wear and PPE.
• Development – we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career.