Business Analyst

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Business Analyst. Terms and conditions vacancy

Who are we?

The Toll Group is the Asian region's leading provider of integrated logistics services, generating annual revenue of AU$8.3 billion and employing over 40,000 people across an extensive network of 1,200 sites throughout more than 50 countries across the world. We’re committed to providing a safe, diverse, satisfying and fulfilling workplace for all of our people. We value integrity, trust, teamwork and being open and transparent. Toll's first class collection of and access to transport and infrastructure assets, including road fleets, air and marine capacity, warehousing, ports and railways, allow us to achieve world's best practice in supply chain management.

The opportunity

A Business Analyst opportunity is now available to work for the Toll Group in one of our next-generation fulfilment centres that was purposely designed and built to service a growing online retail market. The facility utilises the latest in automated technologies in order to drive fast, efficient and cost-effective order fulfilment to help retailers adapt to the changing needs of their customers. The Prestons Retail fulfilment Centre houses a world class automated system for product storage, order fulfilment, packing and despatch, serving the retail industries. The system incorporates various components including:

• Shuttles, conveyors, elevators and automated guided vehicles for product movements
• Automated and semi-automated packing equipment
• A dedicated automation control system
• Operational management systems, dashboards and operator interfaces
• Information server, statistical reporting and ad-hoc system interrogation and reporting tools.

Key responsibilities include:

• Experience in handling large sets of data in different format (MS Excel, MS Access)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Defining data capture, documentation and analysis of raw data & data validation
• Comparison of current business trends to business initiatives
• Analysing data to identify labour efficiencies, costs and KPI's
• Analysing and reporting for both internal and external stakeholders
• Actively seek, support and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Systems savvy with the ability to interpret and analyse data to produce reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Good working knowledge of Warehouse Management System. It is expected the candidate will have the capability quickly master and become a super user of the in-house systems (eg. accessing and extracting data)
• Microsoft Office skills - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• PL/SQL,SSRS, Crystal report knowledge and experience is preferable
• A high level of thoroughness and attention to detail with an analytical approach to problem solving
• Keen to learn new technology and can work without supervision

To be considered for this role:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Previous experience working within a fast paced environment
• Personally committed to continuous improvement, learning, adapting and growing for positive results
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse operational processes
• Knowledge and full appreciation of safety rules, practices and procedures
• Understanding of 5S and Continuous Improvement concepts
• The ability to solve problems and execute effective decisions
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written
• The ability to deliver training in procedures and operation of equipment and systems

Why work at Toll Group?

We’re committed to providing a safe, diverse, satisfying and fulfilling workplace for all of our people. We value integrity, trust, teamwork and being open and transparent. We believe that people perform best when they are empowered, accountable and recognised and we’re passionately committed to supporting our people in their career aspirations.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants who meet with requested criteria will be contacted.

Please Note: We will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies / 3rd parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CVs sent directly to line managers.