Transport and Logistics Analyst

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to shape and influence logistics strategy
• Stable, growing manufacturing environment

Job Description:

As the Transport & Logistics Analyst, you will:

• Take ownership of analysing transport spend and logistics performance across the business.
• Your primary focus will be to understand current cost structures, identify inefficiencies, and implement strategies to reduce transportation costs while maintaining service levels.
• You will review inbound and outbound logistics activity, assess routes, delivery methods, and carrier performance, and build accurate cost models to support commercial decision-making.
• A key part of the role will be sourcing, evaluating, and building a bank of trusted logistics partners, as well as supporting rate negotiations and ongoing performance management.
• Working cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Planning, and Customer Service, the Transport & Logistics Analyst will provide clear insights, reporting, and recommendations that directly influence operational efficiency and profitability.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in transport, logistics, or supply chain analysis
• Background within manufacturing, industrial, or production environments preferred
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Experience working with third-party logistics providers and carriers
• Confident building cost models and analysing transport spend
• Strong Excel skills; ERP or TMS experience is advantageous
• Commercially minded with the confidence to challenge costs and processes

The Company:

A well-established manufacturing business based in the North East is entering an exciting phase of growth and operational improvement. With a strong reputation for quality and reliability, the business is now looking to strengthen its commercial impact by introducing a Transport & Logistics Analyst into the team.

This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to make a real commercial impact in a business that values data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.

Why Should You Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a Transport & Logistics Analyst role that has been created specifically to drive improvement and change. You won t be inheriting rigid processes you ll be shaping them.

If you enjoy turning data into action, building strong supplier relationships, and delivering tangible cost savings, this Transport & Logistics Analyst position offers both visibility and influence within a growing manufacturing business.