Logistics Technology & Systems Analyst

Blue Arrow; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Cycle to work Scheme

Extensive training

Subsidised private healthcare

Electric charging stations

33 days of holidays

Uniform

Performance bonus

Job summary

Blue Arrow Logistics and a partner manufacturing company are recruiting a Logistics Technology & Systems Analyst to join their team near Derby. This full-time, office-based role focuses on optimizing transport management systems and delivering data-driven insights.

You will develop KPI dashboards and reports using Excel and Power BI, analyse operational data, and present business cases to drive improvements across logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Degree or comparable qualification in logistics, supply chain, business administration or related field.
• Experience in transport and logistics.
• Strong analytical abilities with advanced Excel and Power BI experience.
• Experience with system implementation or key user roles.
• Structured, curious, solution-oriented mindset with clear communication.
• Independent with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to implementation, optimisation, and improvement of transport management systems as a key user for operational teams.
• Support transport and warehousing activities to ensure reliable daily operations.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards, reports, and templates using Excel and Power BI.
• Prepare business cases, cost analyses, and improvement initiatives.
• Create presentations and insights to guide decision-making with stakeholders and partners.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external logistics partners on processes and projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data modelling

Communication

Education

Degree in logistics / supply chain or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

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

• 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)