Supply Chain Analyst

Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Yusen Logistics is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst for its Northampton office, offering a salary of £38,000 to £42,000 plus benefits. The role involves data analysis, reporting, and providing insights to improve supply chain efficiency. Applicants should have relevant experience and proficiency in data analysis tools.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 5 days Volunteer Leave

Health Cash Plan scheme and free eye test

Free access to 24/7 online GP

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in supply chain management/logistics.
• Experience with integration and data analysis tools is essential.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide key insight and data-driven support at the Northampton site.
• Produce performance dashboards and reports for data visualization.
• Monitor and track KPIs and research potential suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in supply chain management/logistics

Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SAP)

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Excel

Job description

£38,000 - £42,000 per annum with £5,000 car allowance per annum

Status

Full Time

Type

Permanent

Supply Chain Analyst
Northampton (with hybrid working – 3 days remote, subject to business requirements)

About Us

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

We are now looking for a Supply Chain Analyst to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Benefits

- Salary of £38,000 - £42,000 per annum DOE with £5,000 car allowance per annum
- 25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days Volunteer Leave per year
- Tailored development and career opportunities
- Health Cash Plan scheme and free eye test
- Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support, Life Events Counselling & Care Concierge
- Free online fitness platform and up to 25% off gym membership
- Onsite Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Critical Illness Cover
- Employee Referral Scheme and access to high street discounts

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven analyst from a supply chain background to join our fast-paced and innovative logistics company.

You’ll discover an environment where your career growth is prioritised and your professional development valued, where we embrace the latest technology and place our people at the heart of our success.

On top of this, we’ll offer you a great package with hybrid working, a car allowance and the chance to make a real impact through your work and see the results of your expertise come to life.

So, if you want to bring insight and innovation to a global leader in logistics, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Supply Chain Analyst, you will provide key insight and data-driven support at our Northampton site, to enable us to make the best business decisions.

Driving toward the more efficient and cost-effective delivery of products and services, you will identify areas where we can improve, help to develop solutions and work alongside colleagues to implement the changes.

You’ll provide accurate reporting and insights, help to identify needs and requirements and interpret patterns and trends in data, producing standard and non-standard statistical and data analyses.

Additionally, you will:

- Produce performance dashboards and reports to aid data visualisation
- Highlight supply chain initiatives and address issues
- Produce reports and charts to better communicate trends
- Provide regular updates
- Monitor and track KPIs
- Maintain your knowledge of industry trends and best practice
- Research and evaluate potential suppliers and vendors

About You

To be considered as a Supply Chain Analyst, you will need:

- Proven experience in a similar role, ideally with supply chain management/logistics experience
- Experience and proficiency in using integration tools and data analysis tools and software (e.g., advanced Excel, Power BI, SAP)
- A good understanding of the principles of the data life cycle and the steps involved in conducting routine data analysis tasks
- Knowledge of supply chain management/logistics principles and best practices
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complicated data to all relevant stakeholders in an effective manner
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- To be enthusiastic and self-aware, adapting your style to the situation
- The ability to build a rapport at any level
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team



Other organisations may call this role Supply Chain Reporting Analyst, Logistics Analyst, Data Analyst, Inventory Analyst, Business Analyst, BI Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Operations Analyst, or Supply Chain Specialist.

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