A growing operations team in Lower Saxony is hiring a detail-oriented Logistics Analyst to analyze logistics data, optimize transportation and distribution processes, monitor inventory movement, and support supply chain efficiency in close collaboration with procurement, warehouse, transportation, and operations teams.
Job Type at a Glance
Employment: Full-Time, Lower Saxony
Focus: Logistics Data Analysis & Process Optimization
Languages: English required; German a plus, not mandatory
About the Role – Logistics Data & Process Analysis
Core Function: Analyze logistics and transportation data to identify trends and efficiency gains
Inventory Monitoring: Track inventory movement, shipping performance, and delivery schedules
Reporting: Prepare logistics reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators
Cross-Functional Reach: Collaborate with suppliers, carriers, warehouses, and internal departments
Career Opportunity & Growth
Strategic Location: Lower Saxony – key logistics and industrial region in Germany
Tool Exposure: Opportunity to work with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and major ERP systems
Career Entry Friendly: Previous experience is an advantage but not required
Career Growth: Build a strong analytical foundation across the full logistics and supply chain function
Position Overview
This Logistics Analyst role involves analyzing logistics and transportation data to identify trends and improve operational efficiency, monitoring inventory movement and delivery performance, and preparing reports, dashboards, and KPIs. You will assist in optimizing transportation routes and distribution networks, collaborate with suppliers, carriers, and internal departments, support inventory planning and demand forecasting, and help resolve shipping and supply chain issues as part of ongoing continuous improvement efforts.
Why This Role Matters: As Logistics Analyst you turn raw logistics data into insights that directly improve delivery performance and cost efficiency, gain hands-on exposure to tools like Power BI, SQL, and ERP systems, work across procurement, warehouse, and transportation functions, contribute to real continuous improvement initiatives, and build a strong analytical foundation for a long-term career in supply chain and logistics.
Key Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze logistics and transportation data to identify trends and improve operational efficiency
- Prepare logistics reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Maintain accurate logistics records, databases, and operational documentation
Inventory & Delivery Monitoring
- Monitor inventory movement, shipping performance, and delivery schedules
- Support inventory planning and demand forecasting activities
Process Optimization & Cost Savings
- Assist in optimizing transportation routes and distribution networks
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance logistics performance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with suppliers, carriers, warehouses, and internal departments
- Assist in resolving shipping, transportation, and supply chain issues
- Ensure smooth logistics operations across procurement, warehouse, and transportation teams
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Experience Requirements
- Previous experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or operations is an advantage but not required
Essential Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) is a plus
- Understanding of logistics operations, inventory management, and transportation processes
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Good command of English; German language skills are a plus but not mandatory
About This Opportunity
This Logistics Analyst position sits within an operations team based in Lower Saxony, Germany, focused on improving transportation, distribution, and inventory performance through data-driven analysis. The role offers exposure to modern analytics tools including Power BI, SQL, and major ERP systems, along with close collaboration across procurement, warehouse, and transportation functions, making it a strong entry point or next step for logistics and supply chain professionals.
Career Excellence: Build a data-driven logistics career with hands-on exposure to modern analytics and ERP tools.
Who Should Apply?
- Logistics & Supply Chain Graduates: Looking to start or grow a career in data-driven logistics
- Data-Minded Analysts: Strong in Excel, with interest in Power BI, Tableau, or SQL
- ERP-Familiar Candidates: Comfortable or eager to learn SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Detail-Oriented Coordinators: Skilled at maintaining accurate records and documentation
- Cross-Functional Communicators: Comfortable working with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams
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