Logistics Planning & CI Analyst

American President Lines; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Ashby-de-la-Zouch is seeking a Logistics Planning & CI Analyst to support operational improvements. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in data analysis and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include identifying continuous improvement opportunities and providing intelligence reporting on shipments. This role also involves collaboration with senior stakeholders and effective presentation of data insights. Join us to grow your career in a dynamic environment with a focus on personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Employee benefits platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data analysis with complex datasets.
• Ability to present insights using Power BI or MS PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of freight forwarding logistics and international transportation.

Responsibilities

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities through data analysis.
• Support senior stakeholders in creating proposals and presentations.
• Provide monthly business intelligence reporting on shipments.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Excel manipulation

Power BI presentation

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Tools

QlikView

Job description

Logistics Planning & CI Analyst

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you "Dare to Grow" with us?

Your Role

The Lead Logistics team based in Ashby de la Zouch has an exciting opportunity for an innovative and improvement focused Logistics Planning & CI Analyst. This crucial role works in partnership with a prestigious client providing experienced analytical support, best practice solution design, implementation, costing and presentations for projected continuous improvement propositions for both CEVA Logistics and the client.

What are you going to do?

Reporting into the Logistics Planning & CI Manager, you will use data‑driven analysis to identify continuous improvement opportunities and present the analysis and findings to internal and external stakeholders. You will actively contribute to continuous improvement cost‑down initiatives ensuring delivery through project‑management methods such as project planning, tracking and clear communication strategies and provide support to senior stakeholders on the creation and delivery of proposals and presentations.

Additionally, you will provide monthly business intelligence reporting on shipments and spend within the contract and undertake regular rate‑review exercises to evaluate prices for client trade lanes with a focus on cost save and operational efficiency across all Air, Ocean, and Ground business lines.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in data analysis, with the ability to manipulate large and complex datasets using MS Excel.
• Ability to present insights effectively through Power BI or MS PowerPoint.
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools such as QlikView is desirable; we welcome individuals who are eager to learn.
• Knowledge of freight forwarding logistics or global international transportation, including transport pricing, along with a strong operational understanding.
• Strong communication skills, building internal and external relationships and influencing decisions.
• Strong analytical skills, logical and creative thinker, and a team player.

What do we have to offer?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money‑off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

About Tomorrow

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status. Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right‑to‑work checks for the UK and Ireland.