Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Senior Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for the end-to-end operational performance, cost control and risk management of outbound transportation for the DACH/EE EMEA Export markets. The role provides the link between the market, Distribution Centre (DC), Transportation Management System (TMS) team, carriers, Customer Fulfilment and Procurement. It ensures orders are released, planned, tendered, collected and delivered in line with agreed processes, contracted rates and service metrics. The role uses data and operational insight to identify risks, challenge underperformance and drive corrective actions that protect customer service and freight cost. This role shifts fully operational during quarter ends and peak period(Sept- December) which demands a high amount of flexibility during weekend availability. Operational tasks consist of being supportive of driving need for truck capacity and troubleshooting all fronts in Order to Delivery tasks.

What Your Impact Will Be:

Market and transportation performance management :

• Own and review market performance across OTIF, delivery adherence, collection adherence, gross tender performance and carrier net performance against agreed targets.
• Check that the TMS team is operating in line with agreed processes, work instructions and escalation routes, and address recurring process gaps.
• Run regular performance reviews with TMS, carriers, the DC, Customer Fulfilment and wider Supply Chain teams; agree actions, owners and timelines.
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Carrier, lane and capacity risk management :

• Assess lane-level capacity and service risks, including carrier capability, equipment or driver constraints, and recommend mitigation or movement to secondary carriers.
• Escalate non-performing carriers, support recovery plans and contribute to carrier selection, onboarding and deallocation decisions with Procurement.
• Maintain visibility of market and customer complexities, including delivery requirements, booking processes, lead times, customs needs and seasonal volume changes.
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Rates, cost control and audit compliance:

• Work with Procurement to ensure contracted, spot and accessorial rates are available, accurate and implemented before operational go-live.
• Verify that market lanes are moved in line with the agreed rate audit and carrier allocation; investigate deviations and highlight financial or service risks to the business.
• Track freight spend, base rates, fuel, spot costs, accessorial charges, claims, penalties and chargebacks; challenge avoidable or unsupported costs.
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