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Job Req Number: 120435
Time Type: Full Time
At DSV we're building the world’s leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity — and we’re looking for new talent to join us.
Analyst, Contract Logistics (Inventory & Operations)
Brackmills, Northampton
Mon-Fri 8:00-16:00
A great new opportunity for an Analyst has arisen in our Brackmills, Northampton site supporting inventory and warehouse operations.
What will you be doing?
- Prepare and maintain daily, weekly and monthly KPI reports for Inventory, Operations and Senior Management review.
- Prepare Job Clocking (JC) reports and productivity reporting, highlighting trends, exceptions and areas requiring operational review.
- Produce ABC analysis across clients and recommend pick-face review, storage strategy and stock layout improvements.
- Produce trend analysis, exception reports and data summaries to support stock accuracy, productivity and compliance decisions.
- Gather, validate and analyse data from approved sources including WMS, Job Clocking and other agreed reporting tools.
- Write, maintain and improve approved SQL/data extracts, subject to DSV training, approved access and authorisation.
- Support system compliance reporting, including putaway, storage, picking, relocation and inventory process checks.
- Support shrinkage reporting, capacity/utilisation monitoring and client allocation reviews by preparing data packs and summaries.
- Develop and improve reporting tools using Excel, SQL and approved reporting methods, reducing manual work and improving consistency.
- Support continuous improvement projects, customer implementations and operational change through analysis and data validation.
- Support CargoWrite reporting, Key User development activity and EDI/Lightwell checks only once required training and access are completed.
- Provide ad-hoc data support to the Inventory Team Leader, Inventory Supervisor, Stock & Systems Manager and Senior Management.
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About You
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivots, lookups, formulas, data validation and report building.
- SQL experience or strong working knowledge, with willingness to complete DSV SQL training and work within approved access controls.
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to interpret operational data into practical conclusions.
- Good attention to detail and ability to validate data before reporting.
- Ability to communicate analysis clearly to operational and senior management audiences.
- Good understanding of warehouse, inventory or contract logistics processes, or the ability to learn them quickly.
- Able to prioritise multiple reporting deadlines and ad-hoc requests.
- Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify inefficient manual processes and propose better reporting solutions.
Desirable Experience / Knowledge
- Experience in contract logistics, warehousing, supply chain, inventory or operational reporting.
- Experience using WMS systems such as CargoWrite or RedPrairie.
- Experience with Job Clocking, labour productivity reporting, Power Query, Power BI, VBA or report automation is desirable.
- CompTIA Data+ Certificate or equivalent.
What can we offer you?
Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.
In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:
- Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars.
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme.
- WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.
- LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
- Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.
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Next Steps
If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!
Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and criminal record checks.
We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.
DSV – Global transport and logistics
Working at DSV means playing in a different league.
As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.
With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.
At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.
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