Company Description
Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Commercial Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess strong data, numerical, and written skills, and be a self-starter capable of working independently. This role requires excellent relationship-building abilities.
As a member of the Commercial Team, you will deliver practical and valuable support to our Commercial Managers, Head of Commercial and wider logistics teams.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Some commercial experience and creative problem solving skills.
• A strong sense of curiosity, with the ability to challenge constructively and propose innovative solutions.
• The ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a Supply Chain environment, preferably 3PL preferable but not essentia

• Maintaining registers of key contractual data alongside an effective electronic filing system of contractual documentation for all clients.
• Working with Finance to audit billing accuracy to our customers
• Reviewing annual rate increases and ensuring they are prepared and issued to the Commercial Managers in a timely manner.
• Working closely with internal finance teams to ensure price increases are implemented and charged accordingly, once agreed with the clients.
• Bi-weekly, collation of storage figures from each Great Bear site to support Business Development with highlighting available space.
• Handling of ad-hoc commercial & contractual enquiries.
• Preparation and distribution of key contractual documents.
• Compiling ‘Cost To Serve’ reports for clients in order to assist in reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency.
• Building and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal teams, to ensure seamless logistics operations.
• Providing general administrative support.
• Reviewing and updating Account Development packs with the support of General Managers.
• Project work including Automation and Sustainability

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Some commercial experience and creative problem solving skills.
• A strong sense of curiosity, with the ability to challenge constructively and propose innovative solutions.
• The ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a Supply Chain environment, preferably 3PL preferable but not essential

Additional Information
As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave –25 days + bank holidays
• Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer
• Life Assurance - 4 x your annual salary
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTea