Transport Analyst

Sysco Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague Discount

Annual Wellbeing Day

Sysco Socials

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Family Leave Entitlements

Job summary

Sysco Ireland is seeking a Transport Analyst to join the Dublin Distribution Centre. The role focuses on analysing transport and logistics data to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and support strategic decision making.

You will model data, monitor performance, forecast needs, and provide actionable insights to optimise transport operations. Key responsibilities include collecting and cleaning data, building dashboards, identifying trends, and evaluating route performance.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in transport, logistics, supply chain, or data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to interpret large datasets and present clear insights.
• Understanding of transport regulations and compliance.
• Financial analysis
• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyse transport and logistics data (routes, delivery times, route volume).
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards and KPIs.
• Produce regular and ad-hoc performance reports.
• Identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Evaluate route performance and recommend improvements.
• Support fleet optimisation and asset utilisation analysis.
• Assess service reliability and punctuality performance.
• Recommend improvements to scheduling and planning processes.
• Provide analytical support to transport manager and operational teams.
• Monitor compliance with transport regulations and standards.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel advanced

Data interpretation

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Excel

Data dashboards

Job description

Being a part of Ireland's largest foodservice provider means joining a team that is passionate about the world of food and dedicated to the growth and support of the industry. Here at Sysco, our wide, national network aims to serve thousands of cafés, restaurants and bars throughout the country that make up our customers.

Though we have always been a local organisation, being a part of Sysco means we retain an international focus that offers our employees the opportunities to learn, develop and pursue the career they have always wanted.

Now, we're looking for a Transport Analyst to join our team in our Dublin Distribution Centre. This role will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation along with helping to maintain our core ethos here are Sysco - keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Summary:

The Transport Analyst is responsible for analysing transport, logistics data to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, enhance service performance, and support strategic decision-making. The role involves data modelling, performance monitoring, forecasting, and providing actionable insights to optimise transport operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyse transport and logistics data (e.g., routes, delivery times, route volume).
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards and KPIs.
• Produce regular and ad-hoc performance reports.
• Identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Evaluate route performance and recommend improvements.
• Support fleet optimisation and asset utilisation analysis.
• Assess service reliability and punctuality performance.
• Recommend improvements to scheduling and planning processes.
• Provide analytical support to transport manager and operational teams.
• Monitor compliance with transport regulations and standards.
• Accuracy and timeliness of reports.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years' experience in transport, logistics, supply chain, or data analysis role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to interpret large datasets and present clear insights.
• Understanding of transport regulations and compliance.
• Financial analysis
• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Core Competencies:

• Understanding Your Customers - acts as a role model in personal approach to internal and external customer goals. Takes time to understand the underlying needs of the stakeholders beyond those initially expressed.
• Flexibility & Adaptability - Demonstrates understanding of how change impacts people. Anticipates resistance to change and works to support effective change initiatives.
• Building Effective Relationships - Is a role model for maintaining constructive and effective relationships with others across departments and other boundaries. Demonstrates effective communication techniques and skills and is seen as a team player.
• Communication & Listening - Exceptional communication skills - writes and speaks clearly in a variety of communication settlings and style. Successfully delivers messages to all levels of the business and stakeholders achieving the desired effect.
• Expert Training & Development - skills you can use in the wider world.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - help when you need it most.
• Family Leave Entitlements - so you can spend time with those that matter most.
• Colleague Discount - on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products.
• Annual Wellbeing Day - take a day for your wellness.
• Sysco Socials - get to know the full team at monthly lunches and incentives.

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.