Job Description

Do you have an eye for detail, love data and want to be part of our van journey?
Then Evri just might have a great opportunity for you to join the team as a Transport Optimisation Analyst. We are looking for a Transport Optimisation Analyst to join our Van Management Team and help us elevate our van network operations across our Out of Home network (OOH) and TriSmall to Medium Enterprise (SME) collection activities. As a Transport Optimisation Analyst you will collaborate closely with our Depot Transport Planning and Performance teams to identify and deliver optimisation initiatives that boost efficiency and reduce costs. You'll play a key role in deciding when collections should be insourced, setting targets, and managing SLAs to ensure service excellence.
This is a great time to be joining us! We are growing year on year, with ambitious plans for future growth and we would love to give you the opportunity to grow with us!
Interested? Take a look at the below to understand what you'll be doing in your role as an Transport Optimisation Analyst at Evri!

• Analyse operational reports on routes and drivers to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with Reporting & Analytics to pinpoint under-utilized routes and recommend actionable solutions.
• Test new routes and initiatives with Depot Transport Planning to enhance cost per unit (CPU) and service quality.
• Monitor and challenge depot and third-party performance against KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement efficiency solutions across the van network to reduce customer claims.
• Attend monthly Depot Area Manager meetings to review performance and drive accountability.
• Work closely with Planning and Depot teams to design new or revised routes, including peak period planning.

Still interested? Great news!
We are looking for:

• Proven experience in logistics, preferably in a van-based environment.
• A Strong background in optimisation, cost improvement, and working in a target-driven setting.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into operational solutions.
• Experience managing projects and influencing multiple stakeholders, providing a proactive, hands-on approach to driving change and improving processes.
• Previous experience as a Data Analyst or similar role is preferred.
• The right candidate will likely only have some of the following technical skills & experience (listed is our current software solution): ExData visualisation tools PowerBI and manipulating data (Python / Excel / VBA / SQL / Spark), Analytical models (Python: SciKitLearn, Imblearn, Prophet, XGBoost, ExtraTrees, Kmeans Clustering), Web Scraping (Python: Selenium, Chrome driver, BeautifulSoup) and understanding of Databases (Oracle / SAP Hana / AWS).

At Evri, we know we only grow if our people do too. That's why we're committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring - and be - their whole authentic selves. We're on a journey to better represent the customers we serve around the UK. We're committed to removing barriers and ensure that each person at Evri is valued for who they are, and what they bring to our business.
We are Evri. Where everyone is welcome
We're excited for the future. Let's deliver it together.
Every parcel, every person, every place - every delivery made for you.
Evri is leading the way in creating responsible delivery experiences for everyone, everywhere. And we're doing that by offering the most convenient way to send, receive and return parcels without costing the earth.
Whether it's a customer sending a present to a friend, a marketplace trader shipping in bulk or a major retailer such as John Lewis, asos or Next, we've got it covered. With our team of 30,000 couriers, thousands of local ParcelShops and a growing network of hubs and depots across the country, we safely get parcels from A to everywhere.
And it's not just customers and retailers who trust us. We've won loads of industry awards over the past few years, including gongs for IT, innovation and our green fleet.
But we wouldn't be the biggest dedicated parcel delivery company in the UK without amazing people. We're a friendly, ambitious and diverse bunch, united by a passion for delivering the best customer experience. We have great opportunities throughout the business, so take a look to see where you might fit in. We can't wait to hear from you.