Hudson Talent Solutions, on behalf of our global chemical manufacturing client, is looking for a highly analytical, commercially minded Logistics Analyst to elevate our end‑to‑end logistics performance across the European supply chain for all business units. This role sits at the intersection of operations, procurement, and customer service—driving data‑backed decisions that reduce cost and improve reliability in a highly regulated environment. You’ll be the company’s expert on transport & warehouse performance, market intelligence, and optimization opportunities across road, sea, intermodal, and bulk logistics.
Key Responsibilities
Transport Performance & Analytics
- Analyse service performance of carriers by building comprehensive dashboarding and analytic tooling for on time delivery to customers and for primary transport
- Analyse Cost by building comprehensive dashboarding and analytic tooling on a.o.: Cost per laneSpecial services (accessorial costs)Demurrage/detention/dwell time
- Conduct deep‑dive root‑cause analyses on service failures, delays, and cost variances and define preventive actions
Warehouse Performance & Analytics
- Develop and maintain advanced dashboards tracking warehouse KPIs (inventory accuracy, throughput, pick/pack performance, dwell time, cost per pallet, service levels).
- Conduct root‑cause analyses on operational deviations (mis‑picks, damages, delays, stock discrepancies).
Supply Chain Excellence
- Support implementation of SC Visibility tooling/control tower
- Use AI and machine learning to create models for improvement
- Partner with logistics operations to improve service and efficiency
- LOTIF, transport performance, reporting (Setup, structure data and report performance help to drive improvement)
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
Cost Optimization Support
- Analyze freight spend across regions, modes, and carriers to identify savings opportunities.
- Analyze warehouse cost drivers (labor, storage, handling, value‑added services) to identify efficiency and savings opportunities.
- Benchmark 3PL performance and cost structures within the region
- Build a cost control mechanism/tooling with the Hub team to check actual delivery services done versus invoiced
Skills & Experience
- 5+ years in transport, logistics, or supply chain analytics—ideally in chemicals, industrials, or other regulated sectors.
- Advanced analytical skills: Excel, Power BI/Tableau, SQL, or similar.
- Skills and experience in AI tools and machine learning
- Experience with SAP, TMS.
- Proven ability to turn complex data into clear business recommendations.
- Strong understanding of transport regulations (ADR, IMDG, CLP), chemical warehousing regulations and safe handling requirements.
- Experience with network modelling tools (Llamasoft, Coupa, AIMMS).
- Knowledge of sustainability metrics (CO₂ reporting, green logistics).
- Exposure to S&OP or integrated business planning.
Personal Attributes
- Highly structured thinker with exceptional problem‑solving skills.
- Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Comfortable operating in a fast‑moving, global environment.
- Curious, proactive, and always looking for better ways to do things.
What We Offer
- Private medical care by Lux-MED
- Life insurance and Travel insurance
- Employee retirement plan (PPE) after trial period
- Sports card (Multisport) - partially employer-funded
- Employee Assistance Program for Employees and Families