Logistics Analytics & Optimisation Lead

## Logistics Analytics & Optimisation LeadPostulerlocations: Belfasttime type: Full timeposted on: Publié aujourd'huijob requisition id: R031455As 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:*** **Education:** Bachelor's Degree.* **Experience:** 8+ years of relevant work experience.* **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 #J-18808-Ljbffr