Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Optimisation

Job Req Number: 86888
Time Type: Full Time

Do you want to be part of an international team focusing on creating better supply chains for DSV’s largest customers?

As a Senior Analyst, you can look forward to a myriad of challenges in modelling, data analysis and supply chain management. You will be exposed to a range of clients as well as key stakeholders in the DSV organization. Through this job you will have the opportunity to advance your personal and professional competencies and further develop your career within supply chain management.

Join an ambitious team of supply chain professionals
As part of the Supply Chain Optimisation team located at our headquarters in Hedehusene, Denmark, you will be working together with 12 supply chain specialists locally, but you will be part of a larger global team. Whilst we all bring diverse skills and experiences to the table, we have one thing in common, and that is our joint passion for supply chain optimisation. You can thus look forward to engaging and challenging conversations that will support your professional development.

Help build better supply chains
In this position you will get the opportunity to help advise on international supply chain optimisation projects for existing and potential DSV customers, work with the latest SCM approaches and tools and ensure that we continuously look for ways to improve our analytical competencies and capabilities.
As a Senior Analyst, you will be working closely with the other analysts and advisors in the teams. You will take lead on analytical tasks (e.g. network design and optimisation, transport optimisation and/or inventory optimisation projects) related to specific customer projects as well as drive internal projects that will enable us to take our supply chain capabilities to the next level.

Your tasks include:

• Manage and execute optimisation projects with existing and potential customers
• Be the subject matter expert on network and transport optimisation
• Take responsibility for analytical work related to customer projects
• Present complex analytical results in a simple, clear, and concise fashion
• Help translate analysis results into tangible action
• Help define and develop new data analysis tools and services

An analytical talent with a passion for supply chain management
The typical candidate holds a master’s degree in the fields of supply chain management, transport and logistics, operations research, or another relevant field and has experience working with network, transport, or inventory optimisation. The right candidate is a team player with a strong drive, takes initiative and thrives in a changing environment with an acute sense of detail and a motivation towards understanding and solving customers’ supply chain challenges.

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualities:

• You have 3+ years of experience from a similar position
• You have experience with inventory, transport or network optimisation
• You have great analytical skills
• You are a superuser in Excel and PowerPoint
• You have experience in doing data analysis in a scripted language, preferably python
• You have excellent communication & stakeholder management skills
• You speak and write English fluently
• Familiarity with optimisation theory and location modelling is an advantage

Want to know more and apply?
We will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the position and about your opportunities in DSV. You are welcome to call Anton Fourie, Director, Supply Chain Optimisation, on +45 25 41 65 00.

As part of your application, please include: 1) your CV, 2) a cover letter shortly explaining your motivation as well as how you cover above qualities and 3) transcripts of your academic record.

We look forward to receiving your application via the link below as soon as possible. We will process the applications as we receive them.

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics
DSV is a dynamic workplace that fosters inclusivity and diversity. We conduct our business with integrity, respecting different cultures and the dignity and rights of individuals. When you join DSV, you are working for one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. You’ll join a talented team of approximately 75,000 employees in over 80 countries, working passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. DSV aspires to lead the way towards a more sustainable future for our industry and are committed to trading on nature’s terms.

We promote collaboration and transparency and strive to attract, motivate and retain talented people in a culture of respect. If you are driven, talented and wish to be part of a progressive and versatile organisation, we’ll support you and your need to achieve your potential and forward your career.

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