Logistics Data Analyst
DHL Global Forwarding
Larne, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Advertised Salary: Competitive Salary
Ref#: 147465
Logistics Data Analyst / Trade Lane Analyst (Entry-Level) – Launch Your Career in Global Logistics & Data
37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Hybrid Working available| Larne, County Antrim
On-site with Caterpillar Inc. (employed by DHL Global Forwarding)
Are you naturally analytical? Do you enjoy working with data, spotting patterns, and helping others make better decisions?
We’re looking for an entry-level Trade Lane Analyst to join our Outbound Prime Product Logistics Team. This role sits at the centre of global logistics operations, analysing shipment data, maintaining dashboards, and ensuring key stakeholders have accurate, real-time information.
No previous logistics experience is required. If you’re curious, organised, and comfortable working with systems, we’ll provide the training to help you build a long-term career.
What does the role involve?
In the freight forwarding industry, companies like DHL Global Forwarding coordinate the international movement of goods by sea, road, and air. Behind every shipment is data, tracking milestones, transit times, delays, and performance metrics. - That’s where you come in.
Your primary focus will be:
- Monitoring Work in Progress (WIP) dashboards to track how shipments are progressing
- Analysing shipping data to identify delays, risks, or performance
- Cleaning and maintaining data to ensure dealers have accurate, real-time tracking visibility
- Collaborating daily with Trade Lane Managers to provide insight on impacted shipments
- Highlighting trends or recurring issues that could affect service or cost
- Supporting reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
Why this role is a great fit for you
- You enjoy working with Excel, dashboards, and systems.
- You like spotting patterns and asking “why is this happening?”
- You want exposure to international business and global supply chains.
This role gives you hands-on experience with two multinational organisations - Caterpillar and DHL Global Forwarding, building commercial awareness and analytical skills that are highly transferable.
What you’ll bring
- Strong analytical skills and a confidence working with data
- Good MS Excel skills and the ability to learn new tools and systems quickly
- Clear, professional communication skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders on-site and challenge processes constructively
- Comfortable working across multiple platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, dashboards)
- Proactive, organised approach, able to prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accuracy
- Logistics or supply chain exposure is helpful but not essential
What we offer
- Market-leading salary
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme (up to 8% employer contribution)
- Access to DHL Advantages – gives you a range of offers on leading brands, everything from mobile phones to days out and supermarket shopping
- Health club membership discounts
- Eye care discounts
- Comprehensive induction, online learning, and systems training
- Charity & volunteering support through the DHL Foundation
DHL Global Forwarding UK is recognised as a Top Employer, known for strong employee engagement and development opportunities. You’ll receive structured training and ongoing support.
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