Transport Analyst- Courier
Huntingdon, England, gb
About the job ❓
Salary £35,000 basic annual salary
Based: Huntingdon
Permanent: 37.5 hours a week Monday - Friday
Aliaxis: We make life flow
What does that mean? If you think about it, fluids are needed in every place or process you can imagine - in every home, in every hospital, in every factory, in every farm, in every café… In fact, we rely on fluids everywhere and every day. That’s why Aliaxis are here to help create the safest, most effective, and reliable solutions for sustainable fluid management.
The Opportunity/Role
Reporting to the Transport Manager, this role will oversee the transport contracts and delivery processes and associated service levels of shipments via courier and parcel networks. You will be responsible for transport planning activities and ensuringhigh levels of service and a transparent cost-effective operation through collecting, analysing, and interpreting logistics data to help improve our supply chain operations.Key responsibilities will include:
Working closely with Procurement to manage operational contracts, costs, and service level performance for all courier contracts in Aliaxis UK
Plan and coordinate courier operations alongside the Transport Manager to meet customer demands
Utilise Planning systems, Excel, and MS Office applications to create transport schedules and reports and manage associated administrative tasks
Manage POD access and ensure internal stakeholders are able to access data efficiently
Create and maintain robust KPIs to monitor service levels of partners and tie into wider Supply Chain and Commercial functions
Manage logistics, including route planning and vehicle allocation
Monitor and evaluate carrier performance, identifying areas for improvement and proposing strategies for enhancements
Requirements:
Experience in a manufacturing environment and developing a strong logistics data process in an SME or larger company with oversight of 3PL contract essential. Day-to-day contract liaison with 3PL courier company preferred
Significant experience of driving improvements in 3PL logistics operations across multiple sites and suppliers
Strong data analyst comfortable using ERP, WMS, and MRP alongside Excel, Access, and Power BI to automate processes and provide clear reports across the business
Experience with MS Dynamics AX (is desirable)
Benefits:
☀ 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays) with the option to purchase 5 more
Life Assurance 6x annual salary
Critical illness cover
Hybrid working policy - work from home two days a week!
Enhanced parental leave
Great discounts on local retailers and restaurants
Fantastic Health & Wellbeing package including an Employee Assistance Programme and access to My Strength
Pension contribution up to 10%
Dental and healthcare cash plan
Cycle to work scheme
Plus many more
Equal Opportunity Employer
Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.
For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.