Land Transportation Analyst

Provide the precise and valuable analysis that will help to position our international transportation company for future growth

Samskip utilises all forms of land transportation as we arrange thousands of transports for our international customers every week. In doing so we always aim for the smoothest, most sustainable, and cost-effective solution, taking into account all the latest data and multimodal developments. This demands the highest levels of analysis along with an ability to solve problems in the short-term while creating opportunities in the long-term. If you think you can help us to achieve all that, read on and find out more about life at Samskip.

Let’s get busy

Samskip is one of the largest transport companies in Europe, committed to innovating and applying sustainable and multimodal transport links. Our office in Cluj-Napoca plays an important role in this network. It’s busy, it’s fun and every day is different as you work with a diverse range of colleagues to deliver 21st-century transport solutions.

Shaping networks that work

This is a challenging and wide-ranging role in which you work with our data team to collect and interpret data in order to identify problem areas and budget deviations in our transportation networks. It involves all aspects of our land transport – road, rail and water – and represents an exciting opportunity to help shape Samskip’s land transportation policies and future across Europe.

Detailed data-related activities include:

• Land transportation KPI reporting;
• Mainland transportation KPIs in all Samskip regions;
• Trucking job costing reporting (actual versus budget);
• Asset utilisation KPI reporting for truck, barge and rail assets.

Equipped with KPIs and cost and efficiency variance, you propose improved routing and tariff adjustments. You also assist land transport management in coordinating land transport capacity forecasting and allocation to trades. In addition, you assist management in creating and maintaining internal processes in relation to key land transportation activities. Across all these activities you maintain a relentless focus on achieving the most sustainable and cost-effective solution within our forward-thinking drive to transform the future of multimodal transportation.

Are you the proactive analyst we are looking for?

To apply for this position you need to be a highly accurate, analytical and critical thinker who can interact with specialised colleagues to imagine, develop and implement new options and opportunities. You should also be proactive, flexible and willing to go the extra mile – on any form of land transport – to enhance our ability to serve our customers.

If you also tick the following boxes we would love to hear from you:

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, mathematics, economics or a related field;
• Previous experience as a transportation analyst or a similar role in the logistics/transport sector is an advantage
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with SQL and SPSS experience a strong advantage;
• The ability to write clear and convincing reports;
• Good written and spoken English language skills.

A great place to develop your career

At Samskip we want you to be the best you can be. That’s why you’ll be able to access wide-ranging development opportunities including training and e-learning through our Samskip Academy. You will also benefit from an open working environment where you are challenged every day while working as a team. And we do all to ensure that Samskip is a company where colleagues become friends. Other benefits include:

• A competitive compensation package;
• 21-25 days of annual leave;
• Meal ticket;
• Transportation allowance;
• Medical insurance.
• 7Card Sports subscription;

Salary: 48K - 84K RON/YEAR