Logistics Analytics & Optimisation Lead

Location: Belfast City District

## Logistics Analytics & Optimisation Lead Postulerlocations:
Belfast time type:
Full time posted on:
Publié aujourd'huijob requisition :
R031455

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
** Logistics Analytics & Optimisation Lead
** Ciena is seeking a logistics analytics professional to drive data-informed decisions across global logistics operations. This role delivers insights that optimise transportation performance, improve operational efficiency, and support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining customer satisfaction. The position also plays a key role in automation, reporting, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
** How you will make an impact:
*** Analyse shipment routing, service levels, carrier selection, and logistics data to identify opportunities to optimise the global supply chain and achieve cost efficiencies.
* Collaborate with regional logistics teams, internal stakeholders, and external providers to implement routing guide changes that deliver savings while maintaining customer satisfaction.
* Lead engagement with logistics suppliers to resolve operational issues and improve performance.
* Conduct RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs in partnership with Procurement, from objective definition through final evaluation and milestone completion.
* Develop logistics reporting, metrics, and Power BI dashboards to enable automation, visibility, and data-driven decision-making.
* Lead logistics cost reduction initiatives, validate savings, assess budget impact, and provide end-to-end cost visibility in collaboration with Finance and operational teams.
* Deliver quarterly business reviews, executive reporting, logistics cost estimates, and performance analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
* Engage with Ciena’s freight invoice audit company to ensure invoices are processed within agreed terms.
** The must haves:**
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* Education:

** Bachelor's Degree.
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* Experience:

** 8+ years of relevant work experience.
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* Experience:

** 3+ years experience in international logistics.
* Application of data analysis methodologies in a logistics or supply chain environment.
* Utilization of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, and strong Excel skills;
Oracle experience preferred.
* Experience creating dashboards using Power BI.
* Ability to work across multiple departments, including Sales, Finance, Purchasing, Shipping, and Accounts Payable.
* Fluent English language skills.
** Nice to haves:
*** Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* People and stakeholder influencing skills.
* Project management capability.
* Excellent report writing skills.
* Attention to detail.#LI-ST1