Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst

Organisation: DHL Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

DHL Global Forwarding is the logistics provider of the world with over 520,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world’s leading logistics and mail company. We’re one of the world’s largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories.

Job Summary: We are offering an exciting opportunity for the position of Business Analyst. In this position you will play a crucial role in supporting our vision of becoming a great place to work for all.

• At DHL Supply Chain Uganda, we’re looking for…

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gather, analyze, and interpret large datasets related to warehouse and transportation operations, identifying trends, patterns, and areas for improvement
• Develop and maintain comprehensive reports and dashboards to communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business processes and workflows within the warehouse & transport logistics domain.
• Propose and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize resource utilization.
• Work closely with IT team to assess, recommend, and implement technology solutions that align with business objectives.
• Utilize historical data and industry trends to develop accurate demand forecasts for warehouse and transportation services.
• Provide actionable insights to management for data-driven decision-making.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements for system enhancements or new technological implementations.
• Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of warehouse and transport operations
• Provision of solutions / analytical support in the pursuit of new business/ renewal of existing customer business
• Provision of solutions / analytical support for implementation / re-engineering needs for key/ strategic projects as assigned.
• To establish optimal costing / commercialization for New / Existing business.
• Engage and work closely with operations team on implementation of assigned projects.
• Engage and work closely with BD and sector team on proposing solution design needs.
• Championed assigned practice / solution subject matter expertise- build depths via research and application, training, engagement on relevant projects.
• Outline solutions and commercial proposals in appropriate formats for presentation to internal / customers. Participating in customer presentations were required.
• Develop and maintain good and effective communication across the business.
• Actively seek to understand and apply innovation be it facility, fleet, technology or safety to solutions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with Warehouse & Transport management systems and logistics software
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and business intelligence platforms.
• Experience in CLASS/Auto Card and technical aptitude for new business developments
• IT literate (Advanced Microsoft office/Power BI)
• Ability to understand a strategic perspective and translate into work plan
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of wall-to-wall standard operating procedures and EWM system functionality
• Proven ability to translate user requirements into practical and feasible solutions
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferably Plant, electrical or mechanical
• Proven experience (3 years) in business analysis, preferably within the warehouse or transport logistics industry.”
• Master’s degree is a plus
• Logistics experience will be added advantage

DPDHL Core Competencies & Skills

• Maintains effective relationships with customers.
• Develops and delivers high quality / innovative products, services or solutions.
• Focuses on customer needs and gains their commitment.
• Gains management / colleague support to meet customer needs.
• Ensures strategies / plans are aligned and reflect others’ views.
• Develops strategies / plans aligned to broader organizational strategy.
• Communicates strategy.
• Establishes clear, challenging and achievable objectives.
• Aligns resources and the organization within own area of responsibility to achieve objectives.
• Regularly reviews and communicates progress against objectives and adjusts as needed.
• Champions continuous improvement and innovation.
• Inspires results and respect by empowerment, accountability recognition and rewards recognizing the contribution of others.
• Provides employees, colleagues and business partners with candid and regular feedback.
• Provides employees with development opportunities.
• Supports employees with career opportunities.
• Inspires others to develop themselves.
• Conveys a clear sense of personal goals and values.
• Actively seeks feedback to improve performance.
• Develops new skills and modifies behaviors based on feedback.
• Takes personal responsibility for career and development.
• Languages
• English – verbal and written.

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below

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NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36