Senior Logistics Analyst - Bristol

The Logistics Analyst will play a key role in Logistics Team. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the Logistics Analyst will use their insights and expertise to provide the business with an accurate picture of the current position and trends, and provide recommendations for action and improvement, continuously driving positive change.

This role is responsible for producing accurate, on time analysis of AW movements, cost and service. The role is responsible for tracking and managing Freight, Warehouse & Distribution non-conformances and claims, and for managing day to day operational issues as they arise.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers in our outsourced supply chain to identify issues and non-conformances and drive positive change in processes and behaviours. You will track and monitor service failures, losses and damages with suppliers and be accountable for purchase to pay process for Freight and Logistics suppliers, acting as our front line by validating costs, challenging spend, and managing supplier on time payments through our systems whilst understanding, challenging and controlling non-standard costs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for regular reporting and in depth analysis on Freight movements, forecasts, cost and service to identify trends, issues and opportunities
• Provides clear, accurate and action-oriented insights and recommendations to the business
• Works with internal teams and external suppliers in our outsourced supply chain to identify issues and non-conformances and drive positive change in processes and behaviours.
• Tracks and monitors service failures, losses and damages with suppliers.
• Raises and manages claims with 3rd parties
• Responsible for purchase to pay process for Freight and Logistics suppliers, acting as our front line by validating costs, challenging spend, and managing supplier on time payments through our systems.
• Support of change and continuous improvement projects within the business.
• Understanding, challenging and controlling non-standard costs

What you’ll bring:

• Proven cost and service analysis skills
• Daily shipment operations skills
• Procurement to Pay
• Relationship management Skills
• Degree qualified, relevant diploma, or time served industry equivalent

Functional

• Demonstrated knowledge of:
• Expert Data Analysis skills with a focus on Excel and Automation
• Shipping, Warehouse and Distribution Operations knowledge
• Containerised and Bulk Freight Operations
• Customer Service Ethic
• FMCG Business models
• IT Systems (WMS, ERP, etc)
• Import and Export
• Process Development and Continuous Improvement
• Procurement and cost control
• Problem Solving & Change Management skills

Behaviours

• Initiative Orientated: Take the initiative to problem solve, challenge & improve to deliver agreed targets
• Professional & Emotional Maturity: Professional approach, demonstrating flexibility and ownership.
• Able to work well under pressure
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Leadership skills: Outstanding leadership and management ability
• Proactive risk and opportunity management
• Continuous Improvement on process and systems
• Good sense of urgency and brilliant at evaluating the risk level
• Passion for delivering high service
• Able to Influence, persuade and negotiate to achieve positive outcomes
• Confidence to challenge the status quo and propose new solutions

What you can expect:

Accolade Wines will provide the ideal climate and a hand-picked rewards package for you to make a difference in our successful and growing business.

You will also have access to:

• Wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
• Flexible working (Up to 2-3 days working from home)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Start your weekend early with our Fast Friday finishes!
• Loyalty Leave
• Accolade Wines Anniversary Day off
• Go Beyond Day – making a different in your local community
• Access to an extensive online learning library
• Employee Assistance Program
• Various exclusive employee discounts

Please take note that this role will require regular travel to our partner site in Avonmouth and occasional travel to other locations and offices.