Systems Analyst - Logistics
Description
Systems Analyst - Logistics
Location: Mountsorrel/Hybrid
Company: Tarmac
Shape the Future of Logistics Technology at Tarmac
Are you a systems expert with a passion for turning business challenges into smart technology solutions? Do you have experience with SAP Sales & Distribution and enjoy working at the heart of business-critical logistics operations?
At Tarmac, we're looking for a Systems Analyst - Logistics to join our IT team and play a pivotal role in delivering innovative solutions that keep our logistics network moving efficiently.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across a range of business transformation projects, enhancements, and operational support activities while acting as a trusted subject matter expert for key logistics applications.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Systems Analyst, you'll bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring our logistics systems continue to deliver maximum value.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the Subject Matter Expert for logistics applications and associated business processes
- Collaborating with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into functional solutions
- Leading the end-to-end delivery of system enhancements and project work, from design and build through testing, UAT and deployment
- Providing expert second-line application support and ensuring service delivery against agreed SLAs
- Investigating incidents, identifying root causes and driving resolution and continuous improvement activities
- Working closely with third-party vendors and internal teams to maintain high-performing services
- Supporting change management, compliance, governance and internal control processes
- Driving innovation and helping shape future logistics systems capabilities across the business
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience in a Systems Analyst, Application Analyst or similar role
- Strong experience with SAP Sales & Distribution (SAP SD) - essential
- Ability to translate business requirements into effective system solutions
- Experience delivering system enhancements and project-based change
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Process mapping and documentation expertise
- Understanding of IT service management principles and ITIL practices
Highly Desirable
- Experience with AMCS Fleet Planner
- Experience with Axian VAS
- Logistics, transport or supply chain systems experience
- Relevant software vendor accreditations
- ITIL certification
Why Join Tarmac?
At Tarmac, you'll have the opportunity to work on business-critical systems that directly support one of the UK's leading construction materials businesses. You'll join a collaborative team where innovation, continuous improvement and professional development are encouraged and rewarded.
If you're ready to use your systems expertise to make a real impact across a complex logistics environment, we'd love to hear from you.