Warehouse Solution Design Analyst

YUSEN LOGISTICS CO; United States; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance (£5,000)?

Health cover

Free Eye Test

25 days holiday (+ Volunteer Leave)

Remote work up to 4 days/week

Wellbeing resources

On-site mental health support

Job summary

Yusen Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Solutions Design Analyst to analyse, design and support implementation of optimal warehouse solutions for customers. The role is based at Northampton SDC with remote work up to 4 days per week and occasional travel to other UK sites.

The candidate will use data analysis, modelling, and automation business cases to meet tender requirements while maintaining service levels and collaborating with Operations, Business Development, and IT.

Qualifications

• Experience analysing data and designing warehouse solutions.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Experience in warehouse operations or similar logistics environments.

Responsibilities

• Use data analysis techniques to extract insights from customer and internal operational data to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Develop warehouse solutions for new and existing customers to meet tender requirements, including modelling, layout, resource modelling, and automation business case.
• Warehouse process modelling of 'what if' scenarios to redesign and optimise processes with best practices, automation, and technology.
• Ensure customer service levels meet expectations with timely communication.
• Collaborate with Operations, Business Development and IT to align solutions with business objectives.
• Stay updated with industry trends and opportunities for innovation in warehouse operations.
• Travel occasionally to other UK sites as required.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

CAD/CLASS

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Warehouse operations

Analyst / Solution Design

Tools

CAD/CLASS

Job description

We are looking for a Warehouse Solutions Design Analyst who will be responsible for analysing, designing, and supporting the implementation of optimal warehouse solutions for our new and existing customers. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Business Development, and IT to develop warehouse solutions that align with our business objectives and support our overall strategic direction. This role will be based at our Northampton SDC site (NN7 2QA), with opportunity to work remotely up to 4 days per week and occasionally travel to other UK sites (subject to business requirements). The working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm. The role will offer a salary of £34,961.52. It is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous analysis experience to join a team who play a key role in supporting and driving the growth of the business.

• Use data analysis techniques to extract insights from customer & internal operational data, including inventory levels, order volumes, and cycle times, to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Develop appropriate and realistic warehouse solutions for new and existing customers to meet tender requirements, including:
  • Warehouse modelling & optimisation
  • Warehouse layout design
  • Resource modelling, including shift patterns, manager-to-operative ratios & MHE levels
  • Proposal for automation including business case justification
• Warehouse process modelling of 'what if' scenarios to redesign and optimise warehouse processes by implementing industry best practices, automation, and technology.
• Always ensure customer service levels meet customer and business expectations, providing timely and appropriate communication.
• Build and maintain good team relationships with associated departments, ensuring an aligned approach in all proposed solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in warehouse operations to proactively identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Previous work experience in warehouse operations or similar logistics environments.
• Proven experience in an Analyst and / or Solution Design role is desirable, but training will be provided.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills to collect, interpret, and analyse complex data sets.
• Experience using design tools like CAD or CLASS (desirable but not essential).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex concepts and present findings to stakeholders at various levels.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.
• The ability to be flexible and adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
• 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.
• Car Allowance of £5,000
• Individual health cover
• Free Eye Test
• 25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days of Volunteer Leave per year
• Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
• Up to 10 days international remote working
• Critical Illness Cover
• MyStrength Wellbeing App
• Free online Fitness Platform, i.e. Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition
• On-Site Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee benefits, i.e. Free eye test, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
• Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service, Karo Health, Health Cash Plan
• Tailored development and career opportunities