Materials & Logistics Analyst

Seismic Recruitment; Peckleton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Materials & Logistics Analyst for a contract role in Desford, UK. This position involves improving material flow, managing inventory, and utilizing Power BI for analysis. Candidates should have at least 2 years of material planning experience and expertise in Excel and Power BI. The role offers an hourly rate of up to £17.95 PAYE and is situated in a dynamic, global company. Exciting long-term opportunities for the right candidate are anticipated.

Benefits

Holiday and pension contribution

Early finish on a Friday

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Material Planning experience.
• Expertise in Power BI with data modeling and DAX skills.
• Proficient in advanced Excel functionalities.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Improve inbound/outbound material flow.
• Investigate and resolve material scheduling issues.
• Manage inventory levels and supplier delivery schedules.
• Develop dashboards in Power BI.
• Create Power Apps solutions for process automation.

Skills

Material Planning experience

Power BI expertise

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Team player

Lean and Six Sigma knowledge

Education

College or university degree in Supply Chain and/or Logistics Management

Tools

SAP

Power Apps

MS Office Suite

Job description

Materials & Logistics Analyst

Desford (LE9)

Initial 12 month contract - likely to extend for the right person!

37.5 hours a week with an early finish on a Friday! 07:00-15:30 Mon-Thurs, 07:00-12:30 Fri

Up to £17.95 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £24.58 - depending on experience

Do you have supply chain planning experience within a Manufacturing Company? Are you an advanced Excel user with Power BI expertise? Are you hoping to find an exciting new challenge, in a fast-moving environment, within a globally renowned Fortune 100 company?

We're looking for a Materials and Logistics Analyst to join our client's busy global Supply Chain Team in Desford. This is an initial 12 month contract which is likely to be ongoing for the right person! If you have previous material planning experience and strong Excel and Power BI experience, this could be the opportunity you're looking for…

What will the Materials and Logistics Analyst do?

• Improve inbound/outbound material flow and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Investigate and resolve material scheduling and transportation issues
• Manage inventory levels and supplier delivery schedules
• Develop dashboards and reports in Power BI for material planning analysis
• Create Power Apps solutions to automate and streamline processes
• Utilize advanced Excel functionality—including pivot tables, complex lookup formulas, conditional formatting, data validation, and macro automation—to deliver accurate insights
• Use SAP for material planning and inventory management
• Lead small to medium projects using Lean and Six Sigma principles

What skills and experience will the Materials and Logistics Analyst need?

Essential:

• A minimum of 2 years Material Planning experience. Tracking deep sea shipments / Freight Forwarding / Imports experience would be advantageous
• Power BI expertise (data modeling, DAX, visualization)
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, macros, automation)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Power Apps and MS Office Suite
• Team player, strong communicator
• Lean and Six Sigma knowledge (Green Belt preferred)

Desirable:

• Project management experience
• CPS Functional Job Role Qualification, and APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification
• College or university degree, preferably in Supply Chain and/or Logistics Management or Industrial Engineering
• SAP experience

To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.