Logistics Research Analyst

At IGD, we’re proud to be a Great Place to Work, where our people are empowered to grow, inspired to lead and ready to make a difference. At the heart of that experience is how we attract, welcome, and support new colleagues to join us. 

That’s where you come in. 

We’re looking for a Supply Chain Analyst to lead the production of our logistics services and insights. You will own the delivery of our Logistics Network Optimisation programme as well as the research and development of our Logistics capabilities internally. 

What you’ll do 

• Produce best-in-class insight developing thought leadership through primary research, research trips and building industry connections. 

• Delivering strategic value to our customers. Through working with logistics and technology providers you will define what our customers need to prepare for in their future strategy. You will also be able to work with retailers and manufacturers to build insights that matter to them and drive incremental value in their organisation. 

• You will be analytical with a strong skillset in building advanced Excel documents to interpret complex data sets in a simplistic way. 

• You will be commercially minded and have a keen eye for how logistics works and be curious to drive benefit for our members and subscribers through new opportunities and deliverables. 

• You will be a self-motivated learner with a strong focus on personal development. Supported by your line manager you will develop short and long term personal goals to help identify and improve training. 
  

What we’re looking for  

• Experience or knowledge working with or studying Logistics or Supply Chain subject area. 

• Strong analytical capability with a comfortable skillset in managing both quantitative and qualitative datasets. 

• Commercial acumen to drive our commercial offer and seek out new opportunities. 

• You are a relationship builder who is able to make new connections and sustain existing ones. 

• You have a strong level of writing proficiency and can produce reports, presentations and documents for senior audiences giving concise detail. 

• A team player who is motivated self-driven and resilient in driving a shared goal. 

• The ability to manage your own time and workload with clear prioritisation. 

• Confident to travel independently and deliver research trips that fuels our research programme 

The rewards 

We offer a range of benefits, including a market leading pension, a bonus scheme, the ability to buy and sell annual leave plus a generous medical insurance package. You will have a great work-life balance, where you are empowered & trusted to manage your time. 

The location 

We are operating a hybrid approach to working with a mix of home and office-based working. We are based in a very accessible location within the M25, just 20 miles from Central London. 

Our behaviours 

• We’re hungry for better  

• We solve it together 

• We make it happen  

• We say what needs to be said               
  

More about our people 

We’re looking for inspiring professionals; talented people who seek personal and career growth and are ambitious to develop their potential and unlock opportunities for society, for our clients and themselves. 

We seek and attract the very best people and create an environment that supports and includes them. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their contribution. We welcome applications from diverse candidates. Please discuss any adjustments that you may require throughout the selection and assessment process. 

More about IGD 

We are a strategic insight foresight and learning organisation. Here to unite the industry and benefit society. We invest all our profit into Social Impact.  

We foster collaboration through a broad range of forums, bringing together businesses, policymakers, and thought leaders. By providing evidence-based insights, credible research, and strategic foresight, we help organisations make informed decisions that benefit their operations and contribute to the collective good of society.