Logistics Data Analyst

Leicestershire County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Government Authority in the UK seeks a skilled professional to enhance logistics and supply chain operations through data-driven insights. The role involves developing reporting mechanisms, analyzing logistics and supply chain data, and conducting root cause analysis for operational improvements. Ideal candidates should have excellent data analysis skills and experience in stakeholder presentations. This position offers a permanent contract and competitive salary.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Opportunities for learning and development

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Fluent English as this position is covered by the Immigration Act.
• Experience in data-driven insights related to logistics or supply chain.
• Ability to monitor industry developments and apply best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop reporting mechanisms for data within Operations.
• Monitor industry developments and liaise with suppliers.
• Collect and interpret logistics and supply chain data.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational efficiencies.
• Produce and maintain databases and reports.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Develop new dashboards to monitor KPIs.
• Present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting mechanisms development

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder presentation

Database management

Job description

Organisation: Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO)

WorkLocation: Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Leicester. LE19 1ES

WorkerCategory: Fixed Location Worker - with possibility of hybrid working.

Salary: £35,451 - £39,165 per annum (Pro rata for part time)

WorkingHours: 37 hours per week

ContractType: Permanent

About the Role

To deliver data‑driven insights that enhance logistics and supply chain operations, supporting continuous improvement initiatives across ESPO. The role will focus on identifying inefficiencies, streamlining processes, and enabling strategic decision‑making through robust data analysis.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Develop reporting mechanisms for data within Operations. Create reports for management teams including comparative analyses of current and prospective ways of working.
• Monitor industry developments and apply best practices to enhance internal processes. Liaise with suppliers and prepare tender documents as necessary.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret logistics and supply chain data to identify trends and performance gaps.
• Conduct root cause analysis to uncover operational inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Produce, develop and maintain a variety of databases, spreadsheets & reports.
• Gather, store, process, index and retrieve data efficiently and accurately.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity through regular audits and validation processes.
• Develop and maintain new and existing dashboards and reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Present findings and actionable recommendations to stakeholders at various levels.

We'd also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 after 5 years' service), and a scheme to buy additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution.
• Opportunities for learning and development.
• Great office location next to Fosse Park, with free on‑site parking and easy access to M1 and M69.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact

Paul Williamson
Head of Operations
[e-mail]

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the About You section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click on the apply button. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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