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Transport Optimisation Analyst

Employer
Page Personnel
Location
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Salary
£25000 - £35000/annum
Closing date
12 Oct 2021

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Job Sector
Apprenticeships
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
We are actively recruiting for two Transport Optimisation Analyst's who are able to work in Nottingham for 2 days per week.

Client Details

My client is a market leader in distribution and high-end manufacturing across the United Kingdom. The business have over 50,000 employees in every continent across the world and turnover in excess of £20 billion dollars. The business are currently moving forward with hybrid working. This role would be based 2 days a week in the office and could be based with 3 days from home.

Description

As a Transport Optimisation Analyst you will report into the Logistics Planning & Solutions Director on a daily basis. Through the use of transport planning and scenario modelling software, plan transport routes for the UK distribution network. Efficiency opportunities will be identified across both the final mile network and the primary network linking our central picking operations to our distribution centres across the UK. You will execute a plan of periodic reviews of the routes to ensure they are delivering maximum service in the most efficient way.

You will have the following key responsibilities:

Maintain a model of the existing routes across the network, making sure all data is kept as accurate and up to date as possible
Review the allocation of customers to distribution sites
Support the Transport Optimisation Manager and in developing strategic initiatives and Project work. Undertake a number of routine administrative duties with regards to certain aspects of the business
Review drivers schedules ensuring drivers' hours comply with legislation.
Investigate customer service delivery issues, provide prompt feedback and suggest remedial actions
Work closely with the local transport managers to drive efficiencies across the transport operations promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Support the local teams during implementation of new routing solution to ensure any issues are resolved in the moment and built into the final solutionProfile

The successful Transport Optimisation Analyst will have a myriad of experience within the transport & distribution planning sector. You will have the drive to succeed, manage change, along with the following attributes:

3+ years transport planning, optimisation and/or network experience.
Good presentation, analytical and commercial skills.
Experience of developing efficiencies within a transport planning network of HGV, LGV or Vans.
Commutable to Nottingham 2 days per week.
Ability to work in a climate of continuous change and development. Job Offer

£25,000-£35,000
5% pension contributions
10-16% bonus scheme - payable twice per year
33 days annual leave
Optional car allowance with length of service

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