Logistics Analyst

Belcan, LLC; Desford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing client is seeking a Logistics Analyst for a 12-month contract based in Desford, UK. The Analyst will support plant logistics operations by ensuring efficient material shipping, receiving, and storage. Responsibilities include improving material flow, managing inventory levels, and utilizing tools like Power BI and SAP. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, material planning experience, and proficiency in Power Apps and Excel. This full-time role offers the chance to lead projects using Lean and Six Sigma principles.

Qualifications

• Previous material planning experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in Power BI (data modelling, DAX, visualization).

Responsibilities

• Improve inbound/outbound material flow.
• Investigate and resolve material scheduling issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Power BI expertise

Power Apps proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Lean and Six Sigma knowledge

Project management experience

Education

College or university degree in Supply Chain and/or Logistics Management or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Analyst

Location: Desford, Leicestershire - Full Time On Site

Full Time: 37.50 hours per week

Belcan are currently working with a leading global manufacturing client, to support them with their search for a Logistics Analyst. They are looking for a Logistics Analyst to join them on a 12 month contract, which will be based on site, full time.

As a Logistics Analyst on the Material Planning team, you perform both operational and tactical work to meet plant logistics deliverables. You receive direction from the Material Requirements planning supervisor, and are responsible for ensuring material is shipped, received, stored or delivered quickly and efficiently.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Improve inbound/outbound material flow and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate and resolve material scheduling and transportation issues.
• Manage inventory levels and supplier delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve invoice/inventory discrepancies.
• Optimize material flow and support production needs during off-shifts.
• Develop dashboards and reports in Power BI for material planning analysis.
• Create Power Apps solutions to automate and streamline processes.
• Utilize advanced Excel functionality-including pivot tables, complex lookup formulas, conditional formatting, data validation, and macro automation-to deliver accurate insights
• Use SAP for material planning and inventory management.
• Lead small to medium projects using Lean and Six Sigma principles.

Required Qualifications

• Previous material planning experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in Power BI (data modelling, DAX, visualization).
• Proficiency in Power Apps and MS Office Suite.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, macros, automation).
• Lean and Six Sigma knowledge (Green Belt preferred).
• Project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPS Functional Job Role Qualification, and
• APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification
• College or university degree, preferably in Supply Chain and/or Logistics Management or Industrial Engineering.
• SAP experience

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch soon!

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan