Logistics Route & Pricing Analyst for Cost Optimisation

Cefetra Group; Paisley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cefetra Limited, part of Cefetra Group, is seeking a Transport and Pricing Analyst to optimise transport routes and pricing strategies, reducing costs while supporting hauliers’ efficiency. The role involves tracking price fluctuations and analysing market influencers to advise the Haulage Manager on pricing opportunities and movements.

The Analyst will ensure the pricing matrix remains accurate and forward prices reflect inflation and market drivers.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills in logistics and pricing.
• Experience in UK transport pricing and route optimisation.
• Proven ability to report KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Understanding of market drivers affecting supply and demand in haulage.

Responsibilities

• Route Optimisation: analyse and optimise transport routes in collaboration with hauliers to minimise costs and improve efficiency.
• Pricing Analysis: monitor and track haulage pricing fluctuations; analyse market trends and drivers; provide insights to the Haulage Manager; ensure pricing matrix accuracy and reflect inflation.
• Collaboration with Traders and Execution Teams: work with traders to understand haulage exposures and identify cost-saving opportunities; coordinate with execution teams to meet customer requirements.
• Cost Monitoring and KPI Reporting: track actual vs planned costs; produce month-end KPI reports showing trends and progress to strategic goals.
• Operational Support: support the transport team during busy periods and ensure BAU routes are handed off to execution teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Route planning

Pricing analysis

KPI reporting

Market drivers

Job description

Cefetra Limited, part of Cefetra Group, is seeking a Transport and Pricing Analyst to optimise transport routes and pricing strategies, reducing costs while supporting hauliers’ efficiency. The role involves tracking price fluctuations and analysing market influencers to advise the Haulage Manager on pricing opportunities and movements.

The Analyst will ensure the pricing matrix remains accurate and forward prices reflect inflation and market drivers.