Logistics Technology & Systems Analyst

Blue Arrow; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Cycle to work Scheme

Extensive training

Family feel environment

Private healthcare subsidy

Electric charging stations

Summer festivals

Christmas parties

33 days holidays

Uniform provided

Paid performance bonus

Job summary

Blue Arrow Logistics is recruiting a Logistics Technology & Systems Analyst to join near Derby on a full-time basis. You will own and improve transport management systems, act as a key user with operational teams, and contribute to data-driven decision making.

You'll develop KPI dashboards and reports using Excel and Power BI, build business cases from operational data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive logistics improvements and transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration or related field.
• Practical experience in transport and logistics.
• Strong Excel and Power BI skills including Power Query and Pivot Tables.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation, optimisation and continuous improvement of transport management systems as a key user for operational teams.
• Support transport and warehousing activities to ensure reliable daily operations and high service standards.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards, reports and performance templates using Excel and Power BI to enable data-driven decisions.
• Analyse operational data to prepare business cases, cost analyses and improvement initiatives for operational and strategic development.
• Collaborate with management to create presentations, performance reports and insights to guide decisions and optimisation opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure smooth processes and logistics transformation initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in logistics/supply chain/business administration

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Power Query

Pivot Tables

Job description

Blue Arrow Logistics is proud to be working in partnership with an excellent manufacturing company and now looking to recruit a Logistics Technology & Systems Analyst to join their team on a full-time permanent basis based near Derby.

Hours: 40 hours per week – office based

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation, optimisation, and continuous improvement of transport management systems by acting as a key user and trusted partner for operational teams.
• Supporting transport and warehousing activities, you help ensure reliable daily operations and maintain high service standards across the logistics network.
• Your responsibilities include developing and maintaining KPI dashboards, reports, and performance templates using Excel and Power BI, enabling transparency and data-driven decisions.
• After analysing operational data, you prepare business cases, cost analyses, and improvement initiatives that support both operational excellence and strategic development.
• Close collaboration with management, you create presentations, performance reports, and insights that guide decision-making and highlight opportunities for optimisation.
• Together with internal stakeholders and external logistics partners, you ensure smooth execution of processes and contribute to logistics-related projects and transformation initiatives.

What will you bring to the Logistics Technology & Systems Analyst role?

• You hold a degree or comparable qualification in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience: You have gained practical experience in transport and logistics.
• You bring strong analytical capabilities, advanced Excel skills (including Power Query and Pivot Tables), and solid experience with Power BI for reporting and data modelling.
• Experience in system implementation, key user roles, or involvement in logistics improvement projects would further enhance your contribution.
• You approach complex challenges with structure, curiosity, and a solution-oriented mindset, while communicating insights clearly and confidently.
• You work independently with a high level of responsibility and engage positively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.

Why should you apply for the Logistics Technology & Systems Analyst role:

• Generous Pension Scheme – company pay 7% plus will match additional contributions up a further 6.5%.
• Death in Service Benefit
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Extensive training for all employees.
• Joining a family feel friendly organisation.
• Subsidised private healthcare.
• Electric charging stations for cars
• Summer festivals and Christmas parties
• 33 days of holidays
• Uniform (where applicable)
• Paid performance bonus (role dependant where applicable)