Senior Analyst

Ocado Logistics; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics technology company in Hatfield is seeking a Senior Analyst to help transform operations using data-driven insights. You will work on high-impact projects, optimizing delivery routes and enhancing planning efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a strong analytical background, expertise in SQL, and experience with tools like Python or R. The role offers hybrid working conditions and various benefits, including healthcare and financial perks.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Career Growth

Healthcare Benefits

Cycle to Work

Discounts on Ocado.com

Qualifications

• Experience in a big data or complex operational environment.
• Familiar with modern data transformation frameworks like dbt.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Improve delivery routes, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Optimise operations across people, vehicles, and assets.
• Rebuild forecasting and scheduling for operational efficiency.
• Build analytics tools to support decision-making.

Skills

Strong experience as an Analyst

Expertise in SQL

Familiarity with Excel, VBA, Python, or R

Excellent problem-solving skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Senior Analyst – Hybrid (2 days / week, Hatfield)

At Ocado Logistics, we’re transforming the future of logistics. With cutting‑edge technology, expanding operations, and global partnerships, our mission is to deliver seamless, efficient, and customer‑first experiences at scale.

Our Planning & Analytics team sits at the heart of this transformation. We use data to unlock efficiencies, drive cost savings, and enable smarter decision‑making across the supply chain. And now, we’re growing—fast.

We’re looking for problem‑solvers, data storytellers, and strategic thinkers ready to shape the next era of logistics.

As a Senior Analyst, you’ll work on high‑impact projects across multiple areas:

• Routing & Delivery Optimisation: Improve delivery routes, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Network Planning & Scenario Modelling: Optimise operations over the next 3–18 months across people, vehicles, and assets.
• Labour Planning Transformation: Rebuild forecasting and scheduling for a flexible, efficient network.
• Data, Tooling & Reporting: Build a best‑in‑class analytics stack to power decision‑making.

Across all projects, you’ll identify performance drivers, uncover inefficiencies, and deliver actionable insights that improve operational outcomes.

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience as an Analyst in a big data or complex operational environment.
• Expertise in SQL and familiarity with Excel, VBA, Python, R, or similar.
• Exposure to dbt or modern data transformation frameworks is a plus.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative mindset, comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams.

What we offer

• Hybrid Working: 2 days / week in Hatfield + 30 days / year “work from anywhere.”
• Career Growth: High‑impact projects at the cutting edge of analytics and logistics.
• Healthcare & Financial Benefits: Private medical, pension, and share schemes.
• Travel & Perks: Cycle to Work, interest‑free train tickets, shuttle buses, and 15% off Ocado.com.

Ocado Group is an equal‑opportunities employer. We ensure fair treatment for all candidates, and reasonable adjustments are available during recruitment.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK; this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Apply now to join our growing Senior Analyst team and help shape the future of logistics through data‑driven innovation.