Logistics Operations Analyst - Hybrid - Loughborough, UK

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Work Schedule</b></p>Standard (Mon-Fri)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Environmental Conditions</b></p>Office<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><u>Job Description</u></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Logistics Operations Analyst - Hybrid - Loughborough, UK</b></p><p></p><p><b>Work Schedule</b></p><p>Standard (Mon-Fri)</p><p><b>Environmental Conditions</b></p><p>Office</p><p><b><u>Job Description</u></b></p><p>The Logistics Operations Analyst will support Engineering &amp; Operational activities and projects across Europe. Primary responsibilities will include supporting Warehouse execution activities, operational IT changes, operational processes, and storage analyses. </p><p>This position supports our Distribution Operations, across 6 warehouses and 4 3PL locations with a team of more than 150 warehouse operations employees and handling more than 2.6 million lines per year.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Use ERP/WMS system to analyse and monitor inventory storage and set-up across the distribution centres to ensure efficiency and productivity of the receiving, picking, packing and shipping activities.</li><li>Ensure compliance of inventory storage to regulatory requirements and company policies (Chemical, Cold Chain and consumables)</li><li>Ensure ERP/WMS IT change projects are delivered with a high standard to avoid any operational issues during implementation.</li><li>Support and provide input into new DC sites and CAPEX projects where required such as warehouse storage design, equipment, automation, MHE selection etc.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide data and reports to leadership team on key metrics such as warehouse capacity, efficiency of storage, operational tasks and performance.</li><li>Ensure all WMS IT changes are tested in line with the IT deployment schedule.</li><li>Lead and support continuous improvement agenda through use of PPI tools.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Key Knowledge, Skills, Abilities</b></p><ul><li>Knowledge and experience of ERP/WMS systems (example - IBS, SAP, Manhattan, Red Prairie or other best in breed).  with strong data-analytical background.</li><li>Strong data analysis &amp; problem-solving skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Working knowledge of distribution and warehousing activities.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio).</li><li>Ability to work in a multi-functional European team and Willingness to travel (10-20%).</li><li>Proficient in English language - French and/or German a plus.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, and interaction skills, both verbal and written.</li><li>Highly organized with strong attention to detail.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Beneficial</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Microsoft Access database and Power BI</li><li>SQL data base knowledge including writing queries</li><li>Experience working with a quality management system (ISO)</li><li>Continuous improvement experience qualifications (Lean, PPI, MOST, 5S etc.)</li><li>Project management experience</li><li>AutoCAD experience</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Minimum Requirements / Experience:</b></p><ul><li>A Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics, or relevant field <b><u>Or</u></b> Technical apprenticeship coupled with equivalent training and experience (NVQ, HND, HNC etc)</li><li>Strong ERP/WMS experience - (example - IBS, SAP, Manhattan, Red Prairie or other best in breed).</li><li>Background of project management with full cycle of responsibilities.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>