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From antibiotics to groundbreaking tech, gold bullion to avocados and everything in between. We move cargo that positively impacts society worldwide. Whatever people need, wherever they are. At IAG Cargo we open the skies and fly the world to bring people the things they really need.\nWe are the logistics and cargo brand of International Airlines Group (Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and Vueling). Powered by five airlines, our reach is truly global - but it’s the impact we make that defines us. At IAG Cargo, we believe in keeping the world’s economies turning, and do everything with determined attitudes, curious minds, collaborative actions and heartfelt pride. Join us at our globally recognised logistics business, that is Trusted to Deliver.\nAbout the role\nThe Operations Performance Analyst is a key driver of operational effectiveness across Worldwide Operations, combining analytical expertise with hands-on support for performance improvement and business change initiatives. The role works closely with operational teams to deliver meaningful performance insights, identify and quantify the impact of operational disruptions, strategic initiatives and improvement projects on key business KPIs, and support data-driven decision making. The Operations Performance Analyst is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate and actionable data is available to support operational delivery, developing performance metrics and reporting, and translating insight into practical actions that drive measurable improvements in performance, cost, customer experience and productivity. The role also leads or supports operational improvement projects, works with stakeholders across the business to realise benefits, and provides near real-time and historical performance insight to support continuous improvement and delivery of the Worldwide Operations strategy\nWhat you’ll do\nWork with all Worldwide Operations teams to agree and deliver an appropriate suite of operational metrics underpinning performance, cost, customer experience and employee targets.\n\nEnsure accurate, timely and relevant data and insight is provided to continuously improve operational performance (including KPIs, SLAs, and productivity metrics).\n\nAnalyse performance data trends and conduct root cause analysis to identify prioritised opportunities for improvement.\n\nIdentify trends, risks, and opportunities for performance improvement.\n\nDevelop and maintain dashboards that provide real-time visibility into operational performance.\n\nDrive improvements through more efficient reporting using automation.\n\nIdentify gaps in data availability and propose practical solutions.\n\nPartner with operational teams to develop, implement and track performance improvement initiatives, ensuring actions are delivered and benefits realised.\n\nScope and lead or support improvement projects as required.\n\nProvide hands-on support to operational and strategic projects, helping to identify issues, coordinate actions and drive delivery of business objectives.\n\nContribute to the definition, elaboration, communication and implementation of the Worldwide Operations strategy, taking into account trends, technology and business data.\n\nRepresent Worldwide Operations across IAG Cargo to ensure operational data requirements are clear and delivered.\n\nAct as the interface between Worldwide Operations and the IAG Cargo Data & Analytics teams to support provision and validation of data, metric development and data visualisation.\n\nEnsure adherence to the governance structure for regular review of operational performance across all areas.\n\nContribute to the provision of reporting on performance data to the IAG Cargo Executive Team via weekly and monthly packs and narratives and contribute to business reviews.\n\nAnalyse and quantify the impact of operational disruptions, business initiatives and improvement projects on key performance indicators, using data-driven insight and scenario analysis to support decision making and prioritisation.\n\nIt's all about you\nWhat you’ll bring to IAG Cargo:\nWe are looking for a strategic thinker with an investigative mindset, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate insight into action. We are not necessarily looking for deep expertise in any particular analytical tools. What we are looking for is someone who can learn new tools quickly, enjoys investigating complex operational issues with a calm and methodical approach, can assess data quality and business impact, and is able to deliver value through practical, incremental improvements. You should be comfortable with ambiguity and have the resourcefulness and curiosity to uncover solutions, influence stakeholders and drive positive outcomes, even when the tools are not yet perfect and the data is incomplete.\nYou should have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and operational teams alike. Experience in performance analysis, business improvement, project delivery or operational problem-solving is essential, ideally within transportation, logistics, supply chain or transformation environments. You should be collaborative, proactive and comfortable working hands-on with teams across the business to identify opportunities, support decision making, implement improvements and deliver measurable operational benefits.\nSkills and Experience:\nHold a 2:1 degree or above (or equivalent) in Data Analytics, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.\n\nHave relevant experience in data or business analysis.\n\nHave proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel), SQL and BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).\n\nHave the right to live and work full-time in the UK indefinitely.\n\nBe able to pass a Criminal Record Check.\n\nIt would be helpful, but not essential to have:\nExperience with Lean, Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.\n\nKnowledge of Python as well as AI application to data analysis.\n\nFamiliarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Snowflake).\n\nBackground in air cargo or complex operational environments.\n\nWe’ll treat you right\nWherever you work within IAG Cargo, you’ll play a part in helping us deliver what the world needs and join a diverse and inclusive business that’s making a difference.\nAs well as a competitive salary, bonus, we offer a range of benefits to support our colleagues, which include:\nA hybrid environment with 3 days a week in the office and two from home.\n\nFrom the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways and group airlines. 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