Job Description

REQ ID: 128943

JOB TITLE: Freight Analyst

SALARY: 40,000 - 50,000


POSTING START DATE: 05/06/2025

POSTING END DATE: 19/06/2025

LOCATION: Solihull



Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you'll be the hands-on expert who brings innovation to life. You'll collaborate with a team of expert technicians and problem-solvers and use cutting-edge tools, facilities, and processes engineered together to build era-defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. Your expertise will directly impact the shaping of modern luxury. Together, let's create the exceptional.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Freight Operations Group department covers Inbound Freight, Packaging and Finished Vehicle Distribution. This role will support Inbound Freight and Packaging by managing the delivery of major Packaging projects. The Inbound Freight Packaging Analyst will play a vital role in delivering International Vehicle and Powertrain Programmes to support JLR's plans for increased volume, product range and globalisation.

Project manage service providers to develop innovative solutions to optimize the supply chain. for international vehicle and powertrain programmes ensuring delivery against all programme milestones. Support the creation of packaging standards and guidelines. Support on sustainability targets, reducing waste where possible and implementing circular economy. Participate in packaging concept and prototype buy offs. Manage packaging deliveries to supply base. Develop packaging strategies for shipping product overseas through data analysis, competitor benchmarking and strategic packaging trials. Coordinate resolution of packaging issues providing containment and long term solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills you'll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

Past freight/packaging/logistics experience is desirable Understanding of Supply Chain Operations working processes/practices Good analytical skills and statistical ability Experience or knowledge of project management and process improvement Experience of packaging design/manufacturing Experience of packaging data management

This role requires frequent travel across JLR site locations UK and Europe and the ability to work specific locations for set periods, often on short notice (Halewood, Solihull, EPMC, BAC, DC7, Castle Bromwich and Nitra).



We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.



Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you're unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role - but you're interested in where it could take you - we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role - it's what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.



JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.