Freight Analyst
Posted 1 week ago by PE Global
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Desford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Freight Analyst role at a leading multi-national engine manufacturing client in Desford involves supporting the Shipping team by processing freight invoices and analyzing shipping performance. This position is a 12-month contract requiring on-site work five days a week, with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration within the team. The role demands effective communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support core functions of the Shipping team.
- Ensure freight invoices are processed only when actual services are provided.
- Process freight invoices related to inbound/outbound material based on production volumes.
- Collate metrics, analysis, and general administration related to freight invoices and shipping performance.
- Focus on continuous improvement and complete 1PD's to support process improvements.
- Undertake training and further learning as required.
Key Skills:
- Ability to read, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions/procedures.
- Team participation to achieve agreed objectives.
- Effective communication skills to liaise with various levels of the organization.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Good administrative skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of BCP operations and understanding of transport network.
- Fully flexible approach to job role and responsibilities.
- Willingness to undertake training and required learning.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Desford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
PE Global is currently recruiting for a Freight Analyst for a leading multi-national engine manufacturing client based in Desford. This is an initial 12 month contract position working on site 5 days a week. Pay rate is £17.21ph PAYE or £23.57ph Umbrella. Potential start date for the role is January-February time in 2026.
Duties of the role/Responsibilities
- Support core functions of the Shipping team.
- Ensuring freight invoices are only processed when the actual service is provided to the company.
- Processing of freight invoices related to inbound/outbound material which fluctuates in line with production volumes.
- Collate Metrics, analysis and general administration related to freight invoices and shipping performance.
- Focus on Continuous improvement and completing 1PD's to support process improvements.
- Undertake training/further learning as required.
Education/Experience
- The ability to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions/procedures.
- The ability to work closely with others is imperative, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed objectives.
- You will possess effective communication skills to liaise with various levels of the organisation.
- Proficient Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access, Powerpoint & Word.
- Good administrative skills, has attention to detail and works very accurately.
- Knowledge of BCP operations and an understanding of transport network.
- Have a fully flexible approach to the job role & responsibilities.
- Willing to undertake training/required learning.
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV. Please click the link below to apply. ***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***