Logistics & Transport Management Analyst

Blue Arrow; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

On-site parking

Subsidised private healthcare

33 days holidays

Job summary

Blue Arrow Derby is seeking a Logistics & Transport Management Analyst to join their team at the Denby site on a full-time basis. The role focuses on implementing and improving transport management systems, developing KPI dashboards, and preparing cost analyses to drive operational excellence.

The candidate should have a logistics-related degree and practical transport experience, with strong Excel and Power BI skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver data-driven

Qualifications

• A degree or comparable qualification in logistics, supply chain, business admin, or related field.
• Experience in transport and logistics.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel, Power Query and Pivot Tables; Power BI reporting and data modelling.
• Experience with system implementation or as a key user in logistics improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation, optimisation and continuous improvement of transport management systems.
• Support transport and warehousing activities to ensure reliable daily operations and high service standards.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards, reports and templates using Excel and Power BI.
• Prepare business cases, cost analyses and improvement initiatives to support operational excellence and strategic development.
• Collaborate with management to create presentations and insights guiding decision making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in logistics or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

Blue Arrow Derby is proud to be working in partnership with an excellent manufacturing company, and they are looking to recruit a Logistics & Transport Management Analyst candidate to join their team on a full-time permanent basis based at their Denby site.

Hours: 40 hours per week - office based

What duties are involved in the Logistics & Transport Management Analyst role?

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 & Transport Management 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 & Transport Management 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.
• On-site parking
• Joining a family feel friendly organisation.
• Subsidised private healthcare.
• Flu vaccinations
• Eye tests
• Electric charging stations for cars
• Subsidised restaurant
• Company discounts
• Summer festivals and Christmas parties
• 33 days of holidays
• Uniform (where applicable)
• Paid performance bonus (role dependant where applicable

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