At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse logistics data and optimise shipping routes for cost efficiency.
- Company: Join Azenta, a forward-thinking company embracing innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on teamwork and employee value.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in global logistics while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field; experience in international logistics required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Azenta UK, Ltd. is driven by new ideas, technologies, and ways of thinking. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships. All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value, and Integrity.
We are seeking an experienced Logistics Analyst to assist our global team in a full-time position. This opportunity will allow you to utilise and build your experience with international logistics, your understanding of incoterms, and your problem-solving abilities in order to help serve our businesses and customers. Candidates should have a strong systems aptitude and working knowledge in global transportation carriers and services.
What You'll Do:
- Analyse freight contracts (ocean, air, domestic, international) and shipping routes to assist in contract negotiations.
- Implement freight payment services for our international locations.
- Request freight quotes from our approved carriers; prepare and evaluate rates/proposals from a competitive standpoint.
- Maintain contract rates and tariffs, including applicable surcharges.
- Prepare and update rate summaries in Excel.
- Review and evaluate freight invoices for accuracy.
- Work with our internal cross-functional teams, vendors, freight forwarders, and carriers to ensure inbound and outbound shipments are booked and shipped timely, and in the most cost-efficient method, across our broad carrier base.
- Provide internal customer support to Compliance, Supply Chain, Global Operations, and Finance, specific to daily tracking, expedited shipments, product freight cost analysis, and invoice approval.
- Monitor volume and spending in all logistics categories and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensure General Ledger coding of freight invoices is accurate.
- Collaborate with freight forwarders and carriers on a routine basis regarding performance issues and resolution, or to file damage claims.
What You Will Bring:
- Requires a bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
- Proven experience with International Logistics.
- Experience with cold chain logistics and arranging biological sample shipments.
- Understanding of Hazmat Dangerous Goods shipping requirements.
- Understanding of biological sample permitting preferred.
- Experience working with Oracle Cloud.
- Experience working with Freight Payment Centers.
- General knowledge of transport tariffs.
- Strong systems aptitude with a working knowledge in global transportation carriers and services.
- Strong understanding of incoterms.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to analyse data and utilise findings to make improvements.
If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email Recruiting@azenta.com for assistance. Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Summary
Location: UK - Wotton
Type: Full time
Locations
Logistic Analyst in Dorking, Surrey employer: Azenta
At Azenta UK, Ltd., we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives. As an HSE & Facilities Specialist, you will benefit from our commitment to employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, while contributing to a culture that values teamwork and accountability. Located in a vibrant area, our facilities are designed to support your well-being and professional aspirations, making Azenta an exceptional place to build a meaningful career.
