Logistics Analyst

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To be responsible for analytical data generation and purchasing support from a number of

Logistic Services Providers (LSP) supplying freight, customs and logistic service centres for

the business and its manufacturing plants.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Launch and manage new RFQs when required and present results and recommends to

Central Logistics and the Manufacturing Plants.

Support each business group to generate logistic cost models for future business

Support the implementation of new freight, customs and logistics service centre

providers.

Develop and maintain a database of freight tariffs and support Central Purchasing to

identify the most cost effective solutions during material supplier selection.

Establish a method to standardise, approve, monitor and report monthly supplier costs

against tariffs, sales and vehicle production.

Investigate opportunities to standardise, collect, analyse and publish detailed LSP

performance data and identify areas of opportunity.

Set up a continuous improvement and audit programme to ensure compliance of each

LSP with the business and industry recognised quality management systems.

Support the investigation of complaints raised against LSPs and report root causes

and countermeasures to Central Logistics.

Develop relationships with senior members of each LSPs management to ensure an

effective escalation process is available.

Support Central Purchasing with improving packaging and collection optimisation

across the business supplier network.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Willingness to Travel internationally

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Excellent experience working in a purchasing / logistics role

Good analytical and data processing skills

Good organisational skills

Good communication/ negotiation and problem solving skills

ability to work alone and as a team within a pressurised environment

Computer literate in MS tools including Word, Excel and Outlook