Logistics Analyst

Randstad Delivery (GBS); England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Logistics Analyst to join their Material Planning team. The role includes improving material flow, developing analytical dashboards, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Power BI and advanced Excel skills, alongside a background in material planning. This full-time position requires working onsite five days a week and offers a pay rate of £16.60 - £18.60 per hour with 35 days holiday.

Benefits

35 days holiday

Qualifications

• Previous material planning experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Lean and Six Sigma knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improve inbound/outbound material flow.
• Investigate and resolve material scheduling issues.
• Develop dashboards and reports in Power BI.
• Optimize material flow for production needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Expertise in Power BI

Proficiency in Power Apps

Advanced Excel skills

Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma

Project management skills

Education

College or university degree in Supply Chain or Logistics Management

APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

As a Logistics Analyst on the Material Planning team, you perform both operational and tactical work to meet plant logistics deliverables. You receive direction from the Material Requirements planning supervisor, and are responsible for ensuring material is shipped, received, stored or delivered quickly and efficiently.

12 months, likely to be extended

07:00-15:30 Mon-Thurs, 07:00-12:30 Fri

Desford

Pay rate: £16.60 - £18.60 per hour

35 days holiday

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Improve inbound/outbound material flow and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate and resolve material scheduling and transportation issues.
• Manage inventory levels and supplier delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve invoice/inventory discrepancies.
• Optimize material flow and support production needs during off-shifts.
• Develop dashboards and reports in Power BI for material planning analysis.
• Create Power Apps solutions to automate and streamline processes.
• Utilize advanced Excel functionality-including pivot tables, complex lookup formulas, conditional formatting, data validation, and macro automation-to deliver accurate insights
• Use SAP for material planning and inventory management.
• Lead small to medium projects using Lean and Six Sigma principles.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous material planning experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in Power BI (data modelling, DAX, visualization).
• Proficiency in Power Apps and MS Office Suite.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, macros, automation).
• Lean and Six Sigma knowledge (Green Belt preferred).
• Project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPS Functional Job Role Qualification, and
• APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification
• College or university degree, preferably in Supply Chain and/or Logistics Management or Industrial Engineering.
• SAP experience

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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