Transportation Analyst

  • Location

    County Antrim

  • Sector:

    Engineering & Manufacturing

  • Salary:

    £18.00 - £21.00 per hour

  • Contact:

    Chris Wethered

  • Contact email:

    Chris.Wethered@voltinternational.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    BBBH12265_1683884977

  • Published:

    11 months ago

  • Duration:

    6 months

  • Expiry date:

    2023-06-11

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

  • Consultant:

    ConsultantDrop

The outbound Prime Product Logistics team of our manufacturing client is seeking a Transportation Analyst for a contract role to be based in Larne. You should have international experience from a Container/RORO, trucking, or air freight operations background. It's a fast-paced environment so experience from these areas is important.


Key Job functions


* Focus on Data Quality and responsible for performance management on dedicated lanes
* Review Reports, dashboards, and metrics to ensure the most effective methods are implemented in reducing dealer inventory lead times and eliminating waste in the transportation process
* Use data to identify areas for process improvement and process control
* Proactive communication and maintain relationships with supply chain partners and customers
* Liaise with Service Providers and Facility Transportation personnel to provide cost effective coordination, routing, and guidance for shipments
* Develop and execute frequent volume forecasts for capacity planning with key Transport Suppliers. (Truck and ocean)
* Establish capacity planning processes and manage changes to the business supported.
* Develop and document processes for standardization and continuous improvement
* Develop in-depth business knowledge of product and customer requirements

Skills

* Prior experience in International transportation i.e. Ocean (Container/RORO), Road (Truck) and Air. Approx. 2 years relevant experience
* Proficient in English, optional other languages
* Effective communication skills
* Effective team player
* Strong Analytical & problem-solving capabilities.
* Motivated to gain expertise in international transportation processes
* Process & customer service driven
* Comfortable working in a highly diversified and operational business environment with strict deadlines.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Sharepoint, One Drive, Visio, Outlook)
* Good to have: Good Working Knowledge of Power Bi, Power Automate, Salesforce
* Hybrid working an option 2 days a week

The outbound Prime Product Logistics team of our manufacturing client is seeking a Transportation Analyst for a contract role to be based in Larne. You should have international experience from a Container/RORO, trucking, or air freight operations background. It's a fast-paced environment so experience from these areas is important.