Distribution Analyst - Nordics

Overview
Do you want to make a difference in a dynamic organization where you get to build relationships with people from all over the world? If yes, then this might be an opportunity just for you!

Essity – a leading global hygiene and health company and the home of brands like Libero, TENA, Libresse, Tork, Sorbact and JOBST is offering an exciting and challenging opportunity for you who want to contribute with your expertise, energy and creativity. We are looking for an additional colleague to join as a Distribution Analyst for the Nordic countries.

Our culture is focused on collaboration, innovation, well-being and care, development and commitment. We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

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About the Role
As a Distribution Analyst, you will ensure efficient distribution operations by providing the required analytics and reporting. You will participate in and drive projects together with both internal parties and transport providers and you will also collaborate with the European Distribution team. One key area of responsibility is to ensure a proper freight invoicing and settlement process. Additionally, you will support with in-depth analyses on carrier performance, tender results, transport market etc. This position offers a wide range of activities and possibilities to further develop your skills.

This is a permanent position located in Mölndal. As a Distribution Analyst you will report to the Distribution Manager Region Nordics. This role requires occasional travel (2-3 times per year).

Located just a couple of minutes from Mölndal train station in Gothenburg, Essity offers you to be part of an international business setting with over 1 000 employees and many contacts across different functions, units, and countries. Flexibility is important to us, which is why we believe in a hybrid workplace philosophy. Our office environment is modern with a very special culture focusing on collaboration, innovation, well-being and care, development, and commitment. We offer inhouse training facilities, a healthy canteen, social events, and many other employee benefits.

As a Distribution Analyst, you will:

• Be responsible for freight and market warehousing costing and settlement in the region.
• Govern/implement standard freight invoice process incl continuous improvements.
• Maintain transport plan/tariff templates in the rate database for TMS updates.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the transport plan and related carrier performance.
• Prepare reports and analytics for sourcing events (transport tenders), network reviews, and strategic footprint changes (production moves).
• Report on agreed service and cost KPIs by geography and Business Unit, as well as service providers (carrier scorecards).
• Perform root-cause analysis on service and/or cost deviations and propose solutions.
• Support projects by gathering, analysing, and processing required logistics data sets.

Who You Are
To excel in this role, you need to have strong analytical skills and take initiative to make things happen. You are structured and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and precision in your work, while also maintaining a holistic view to understand the bigger picture. Furthermore, you build and maintain strong business relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Assertiveness is key, as you express your arguments clearly and directly. You are a strong communicator who can persuade others to achieve common goals and you can drive continuous improvement within the organization. You embody and act on our core values: courage, care, collaboration, and commitment.

You have/are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or in a related field.
• At least three years of experience in transportation, logistics or customer service.
• Advanced user of Excel.
• Experience working with SAP S4 is an advantage.
• Experience of TMS systems is an advantage.
• Experience of freight tariffs and invoice handling is desirable.

Application Information
If you are up for the challenge and think this sounds like you, apply online today! Kindly note that due to GDPR we will not accept applications via mail. As we will have ongoing selections, you might be contacted before the application deadline. Please use the link to apply via our career site. We may conduct background checks in the final stages of the recruitment process to verify your qualifications and fit for the role.

What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for the society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to an organization where you feel valued and supported to grow, and challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

Application End Date:
18 nov. 2024
Job Requisition ID:
Essity247742