The company
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities - through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

We are looking for a Transformation Analyst to join our team, based at our Sustainable Distribution Centre (SDC) site in Northampton (NN7 2FR). This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with the flexibility to work remotely for up to four days per week, subject to business requirements. The successful candidate will be required to travel to various Yusen Logistics UK locations as part of the role.

As a Transformation Analyst, you will analyse and shape warehouse transformation initiatives, supporting the design and implementation of optimised warehouse solutions for both new and existing customers. The role works closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations, IT, and Procurement, to assess current-state processes, define future-state models, and deliver data-driven solutions aligned with business objectives and the organisation’s strategic direction.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £33,500 to £36,000 per annum plus a £5,000 car allowance, dependent on experience. The role operates on a predominantly Monday to Friday schedule, with working hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


Responsibilities:
1. Process Analysis
• Measure cycle times and understand processes and exceptions.
• Gather operational data aligned with the process measurements and understand the restrictions and exceptions to the measured processes.
• Prepare a structured analysis and present it to a wide-ranging audience, showing the overall rationale and understanding of operations/systems/administration constraints and requirements.
2. Innovation
• Identify process weaknesses and areas for improvement, suggesting practical and effective solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present an analysis that shows the cost versus benefits and the overall effects on operations.
3. Warehouse Mapping
• Understand warehouse layout and flow of stock.
• Able to accurately measure and draw warehouse layouts with the ability to identify improvements to the layout.
• Show the implications of various scenarios within the warehouse layout.
4. RFQ Response
• Develop appropriate and realistic warehouse solutions for new and existing customers to meet tender requirements
• Operational process modelling, warehouse layout design, resource planning, including shift patterns, manager & MHE levels
5. Customer Service & Relations
•Ensure that customer service meets customer and business expectations, ensuring communication is timely and appropriate.
•Build and maintain good team relationships with associated departments, ensuring a joined-up approach in all proposed solutions

Key skills and requirements
•Demonstrable experience within warehouse operations and/or FMCG environment
•Experience of influencing or supporting operational change.
•Experience in using design tools like CAD or CLASS preferred (not mandatory).
•Advanced Microsoft Office skills (esp. Excel)
•Strong analytical skills to collect, interpret, and analyse complex data sets.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex concepts and present findings to stakeholders at various levels.
•Proficient in building strong relationships & fostering collaboration to generate buy-in from stakeholders across different departments.

What we offer:
• Car allowance of £5000 per annum
• Individual health cover
• 25 days’ holiday (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days of Volunteer Leave per year
• Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
• Critical Illness Cover
• MyStrength Wellbeing App
• Free online Fitness Platform, i.e. Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition
• On-Site Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee benefits, i.e. Free eye test, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
• Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service
• Tailored development and career opportunities
• Karo Health
• Health Cash Plan

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

At Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process but we encourage the candidates to use them to enhance their application and not replace their own effort and authenticity. Therefore, candidates should not rely on AI-generated responses during the interview process.

DISABILITY CONFIDENT
Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential. Yusen Logistics are proud to be a ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer.

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