Logistics Analytics & Optimisation Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 8, 2026.
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 seekinga logistics analyticsprofessional to drive data-informed decisions across globallogisticsoperations. This role delivers insights that optimise transportation performance, improve operational efficiency, and support cost reduction initiatives whilemaintainingcustomer satisfaction. The position also plays a key role in automation, reporting, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
How you will make an impact:
Analyseshipment routing, service levels, carrierselection, andlogisticsdata toidentifyopportunities to optimise the global supply chain and achieve cost efficiencies.
Collaborate with regionallogisticsteams, internal stakeholders, and external providers to implement routing guide changes that deliver savings whilemaintainingcustomer satisfaction.
Lead engagement withlogisticssuppliers 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.
Developlogisticsreporting, metrics, and Power BI dashboards to enable automation, visibility, and data-driven decision-making.
Leadlogisticscost reduction initiatives,validatesavings, assess budget impact, and provide end-to-end cost visibility in collaboration with Finance and operational teams.
Deliver quarterly business reviews, executive reporting,logisticscost 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 experiencein internationallogistics.
Application of data analysis methodologies ina logisticsor supply chain environment.
Utilizationof Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, andstrongExcelskills; 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.
At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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