Logistics Analyst

Where your expertise is needed

AUTODOC is a technology company with a leading e-commerce platform for vehicle parts and accessories in Europe. Founded in 2008 in Berlin, we are now 5,000 people from 68 nationalities, collaborating to make mobility easy and sustainable. By placing technology at the core of everything we do, we manage to serve customers in 27 European countries in 23 languages. In 2022, AUTODOC achieved sales of over 1,1 billion euros; stocks 5.2 million products, processes around 50,000 orders per day with over 6 million active customers. Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals - one team, one billion euros revenue. Catch the ride!

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Logistics Analyst. As a Logistics Analyst, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our logistics solutions to enhance productivity, cost-effectiveness, and overall profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, interpret, and analyze various types of logistics data.

• Maintain database(s) of logistics information.

• Undertake detailed and thorough logistics analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost optimization through data evaluation.

• Make recommendations based on findings and analysis.

• Ensure logistics costs are monitored, managed, and under control.

• Collaborate with managers or stakeholders to determine effective solutions.

• Set up and provide regular reports and data related to specific areas of the logistics process.

• Track logistics trends and use information to recommend changes.

• Utilize knowledge and research methods to benchmark logistics activities and drive best practice results.

• Review logistics processes and procedures, identifying, recommending, and implementing improvements to maximize delivery efficiency while minimizing costs.

• Use analytic methods and tools to understand, predict, and/or control logistics operations and processes.

• Monitor warehouse facilities to evaluate inventory transactions such as receiving, storage, shipping, and inventory integrity.

• Evaluate logistics methods to reduce environmental impact.

• Advise others on logistics topics.

• Prepare operational reports.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

• Analyze industry trends.

• Calculate specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Minimum of 3 years of business experience in an analytical role, preferably in supply chain or logistics.

• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and metrics.

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities with a focus on root cause analysis.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

• Advanced knowledge of English for free verbal and written conversation.

• Detail-oriented.

• Previous experience in logistics or supply chain analytics, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing environment.

• Good knowledge and understanding of various manufacturing and automotive processes and components, with a solid understanding of logistics processes and best practices.

• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access).

• Advanced knowledge and experience with Power BI and Analysis Systems.

• Comfortable translating loosely defined business questions into clearly defined technical/data/report specifications.

• Strong in data crunching and analysis.

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