Logistics Data Analyst (24 Month FTC)

DS Smith Europe; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme, life assurance and/or


Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

DS Smith is seeking a Logistics Data Analyst for a 24-month FTC to join our UK Logistics team. You will ensure data accuracy and support procurement, transport system setup and planning across the UK.

The role involves data collation, cleansing, standardisation and analysis to underpin tenders, supplier management and strategic decisions, with collaboration across Logistics, IT and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Strong data management and analytical capabilities.
• Experience with logistics data, procurement or transport systems.

Responsibilities

• Collate, cleanse and maintain logistics data across transport and warehousing operations.
• Manage master data for logistics providers, customers and DS Smith sites.
• Support logistics system setup and data management, including the Transport Management System (TMS).
• Prepare and analyse data for logistics procurement and tender activities.
• Develop financial baselines and provide insights to support decision‑making.
• Create reports and analysis using Excel and Power BI.
• Support testing activities, including UAT and system readiness.
• Ensure GDPR and data governance compliance.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Master data mgmt

Data governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

GDPR compliance

TMS knowledge

Logistics operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics/Supply Chain or related

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for a Logistics Data Analyst to join our UK Logistics team on a 24-month Fixed Term Contract. Reporting to the UK Logistics Operations Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, quality and availability of logistics data to support strategic procurement activities, transport management system setup and logistics planning across the UK.

You'll quickly build an understanding of the DS Smith logistics network and work closely with stakeholders across Logistics, Procurement, IT and external logistics partners. A significant part of the role will involve data collation, cleansing, standardisation and analysis, helping to create the robust data foundations needed to support logistics tenders, supplier management and operational decision-making.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with complex data, has a strong understanding of logistics operations, and is looking for an opportunity to contribute to high-profile business projects while developing their expertise in logistics and supply chain analytics.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of the UK Logistics team, you will:

• Collate, cleanse and maintain logistics data across transport and warehousing operations.
• Manage master data for logistics providers, customers and DS Smith sites.
• Support logistics system setup and data management, including the Transport Management System (TMS).
• Prepare and analyse data for logistics procurement and tender activities.
• Develop financial baselines and provide insights to support decision‑making.
• Create reports and analysis using Excel and Power BI.
• Support testing activities, including UAT and system readiness.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and data governance requirements.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external logistics partners to improve data accuracy and consistency.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a highly analytical and collaborative individual who combines strong data management skills with a practical understanding of logistics operations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Data Analyst, Logistics Analyst, Procurement Analyst or similar role
• Experience working with complex logistics, transportation, supply chain or procurement data
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data manipulation
• Experience creating, maintaining and interpreting Power BI reports and dashboards
• Strong understanding of data cleansing, master data management and data governance principles
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proven ability to build effective relationships across multiple functions and levels
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and team‑player mindset

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting logistics procurement or tender activities
• Understanding of Transport Management Systems (TMS)
• Experience supporting transport management system setup or implementation projects
• Knowledge of logistics operations, transportation planning or warehousing
• Experience of functional testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Understanding of statistical analysis techniques and logistics performance metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

Location: Remote flexible UK Location / Hybrid working

Hours: Monday – Friday – 09:00 - 1700

Contract: FTC – 24 Months

About us

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!

Fair recruitment at DS Smith

To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria

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