Commercial Logistics Analyst - Junior / Trainee / Graduate

JJ’s iconic green and gold fleet of trucks are out on the road every day, keeping our communities moving. Despite this, we are much more than meets the eye, with 23 divisions - spanning research and development, bespoke technology and equipment, maintenance of heavy vehicles, in house advisory, through to oil refining, and converting waste into clean energy, over 140 sites internationally, nearly 3,500 employees, and a fleet of over 2,500 vehicles. With our people at the heart of the JJ’s, the Company is proud to offer a broad range of career pathways, from Drivers, Mechanics, Engineers, IT, Administration, Safety, Finance, and beyond. Work with us! ABOUT THE ROLE As a Commercial / Logistics Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial and strategic success of our growing global operations. More than just number crunching, this position is about growing our service reach, delivering actionable insights that guide key business decisions, influencing pricing strategies and ensuring the commerciality of new and existing opportunities. With your skillset in analysis and problem solving, you’ll collaborate across our business to shape business and market opportunities, assess contract renewals, and recommend performance improvements. Your insights and analysis will drive high performance results and customer satisfaction. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Interpret tender documents and develop efficient logistical solutions, often requiring on-site assessments Review contracts to identify and mitigate risks, engaging directly with key stakeholders to ensure mutual understanding of requirements Conduct site visits to analyse resource requirements (truck types, service hours, etc.) ensuring tailored solutions Lead negotiations with internal and external stakeholders, including direct interactions with clients / customers to secure favourable terms and foster long-term partnerships Perform detailed cost and profitability analysis to inform pricing and improve contract performance Collaborate on new contract implementations and project manage rollouts, working closely with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions and successful service delivery Interpret monthly P&L reports and respond to performance and market changes with solutions and detailed action plans Evaluate contract KPIs and work with our business leaders to address discrepancies and collaboratively resolve issues Evaluate tender opportunities and acquisition prospects, which may involve initial meetings and presentations to prospective clients / customers / stakeholders Creating reports and dashboards to support leadership and functional teams in decision-making ABOUT YOU This dynamic role requires a multi-skilled professional comfortable working across finance, logistics, legal, and project management disciplines. You'll be expected to take initiative, think strategically, and act decisively to ensure successful contract outcomes and continuous improvement. This is a hands on role and you will be working in and with our business operators. For this role, you will: Proven ability to switch between strategic and tactical responsibilities Practical, hands-on approach with strong commercial acumen Resilient under pressure with the ability to meet tight deadlines Results-driven and passionate about improving operational efficiency Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills Demonstrated experience in budgeting, and business analysis Preferred: Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Engineering, Logistics, or Accounting Experience with tender pricing strategies and proposals desirable BENEFITS We appreciate there is more to life than work, we provide a variety of work options to ensure the job gets done; with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location including: The security of an essential services industry Full-time, permanent role with attractive pay + super Ample parking at our head office location in Cleveland Career development and growth opportunities Comprehensive training and support Discounted health fund membership Fitness Passport eligible company Salary sacrificing and novated leasing options Exclusive banking partnerships offering financial, budgeting, and mortgage advice Cashback at over 100 retailers, including groceries and fuel Savings on car servicing, parts, accessories, and new vehicle purchases NEXT STEPS Interested applicants should APPLY NOW Depending on the role, the recruitment process may vary slightly; this could include phone and/or face-to-face interviews, skills-based assessments, pre-employment medicals and of course, an opportunity to meet the team.