Analyst, Contract Logistics

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Data Analyst role focusing on inventory and operations reporting in a logistics company. Prepare KPI reports and support continuous improvement projects.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeNorthampton • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and SQL for data analysis and reporting, with a strong focus on inventory and operational processes. Capable of producing insightful KPI reports and trend analyses to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Advanced Microsoft Excel SkillsSQL ExperienceAnalytical ThinkingAttention to DetailWarehouse and Inventory Processes

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisKPI ReportingTrend AnalysisData ValidationReport BuildingOperational ReportingContinuous ImprovementException ReportingABC AnalysisProductivity Reporting

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAttention to DetailPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

WMS SystemsCargoWritePower QueryPower BIVBA

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Data+ Certificate

Industry Keywords

Contract LogisticsWarehousingSupply ChainInventory ManagementOperational Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Experience in contract logistics, warehousing, supply chain, inventory or operational reporting (desirable).
Experience using WMS systems such as CargoWrite or RedPrairie (desirable).
Experience with Job Clocking, labour productivity reporting, Power Query, Power BI, VBA or report automation is desirable.
CompTIA Data+ Certificate or equivalent (desirable).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.