Transport Analyst

About the Role

Are you a proactive, analytical individual with a passion for data and global logistics? We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Analyst to join a dynamic team, managing the complex transportation operations for multiple European factories.

This is a role where every day is different. You will be a central point of contact, collaborating with global teams, internal business partners, and external customers. If you thrive on analysing data, improving processes, and making a tangible impact on cost and efficiency, this is the perfect challenge for you.

Location: Larne

Contract: 6-month initial contract , with potential for extension based on performance and workload

Pay Rate: Up to GBP15 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with flexible start/finish times and a half-day on Fridays

What You'll Do

• Plan and execute international transportation shipments (Ocean, Road, and Air) for finished products from European facilities to dealers and customers.

• Conduct detailed cost analysis, review rates, and check quotes to ensure cost-effective solutions.

• Utilise systems and business intelligence dashboards like Power BI to review performance, identify improvement opportunities, find errors, and determine root causes.

• Support the Manager and initiate continuous improvement ideas to drive operational efficiencies.

• Monitor and report on key performance metrics, including transportation velocity, cost, and data quality.

• Proactively communicate and maintain strong relationships with global supply chain partners and customers.

• Play a key part in change management, adapting to evolving market demands.

Desirable attributes for this role:

• A Bachelor's degree or third-level education in Supply Chain or Business Administration, or equivalent industry experience.

• Exceptional skills in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, weighted averages, and complex calculations. This is a critical requirement.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with proficiency in written and verbal English.

• A proactive, self-starter attitude with an appetite for learning and innovation.

• Candidates with strong analytical backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply as transportation-specific knowledge can be taught.

• Working knowledge of Power BI, Visio, Power Automate, and/or Salesforce.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role at the heart of a global logistics operation, apply today!

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.