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

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