The purpose of the Junior data analyst role is to support the analysis, documentation, and maintenance of data, processes, and costing activities within the group.

The role assists senior analysts and operational teams by collecting data, preparing reports, maintaining system accuracy, and contributing to ongoing improvements in transport costing and operational efficiency.

This role exists to help ensure the business has accurate information, reliable reporting, and basic analytical insights that support Operations, Sales, and Finance.

Key Responsibilities (Junior Level)

Data & Reporting Support

• Assist with collecting, cleaning, and preparing transportation and operational data.
• Maintain accuracy of transportation data across multiple systems.
• Create basic reports and dashboards under guidance from senior staff.
• Support the development of standard and custom reports for managers and business units.

Analysis Assistance

• Help analyse large data sets to identify trends and variances.
• Support the investigation of current transport practices and costing models.
• Provide basic cost and freight analysis as directed.
• Contribute data and insight for new business evaluations.

Business Process Support

• Assist in documenting business requirements for processes and systems.
• Help review data capture processes and recommend small improvements.
• Support BI (Business Information) tools and systems.

Industry & Market Information

• Gather industry rates, cost data, and trends for analysis.
• Prepare summary updates for senior analysts or management.

Internal Collaboration & Support

• Work with Operations, Sales, and Finance teams to provide data or basic insights.
• Assist in facilitating workshops or training sessions where required.
• Provide general end-user IT support related to systems used for transport and costing.

General Administrative Duties

• Perform month‑end admin tasks related to reporting or costing.
• Maintain organised records of data, reports, and processes.
• General admin and processing of PO's & GRN's
• Assist with monthly rate adjustments
• General cost accounting

Typical Experience & Skills for a Junior Level

(Optional — included if needed.)

• 1–2 years' experience in data analysis, transport admin, costing admin or similar.
• Basic understanding of Excel, Power BI or reporting tools.
• Strong willingness to learn analytical and business process skills.
• Good communication and attention to detail.