Logistics Analyst

As a Logistics Analyst you examine how goods move through supply chains — from raw materials to the end customer — identifying inefficiencies and recommending cost-effective solutions. You model routes, stock levels and distribution costs using tools such as Excel, SQL and warehouse management systems (WMS), turning large datasets into clear insights for management. Your working day involves analysing transport networks, reviewing supplier performance and preparing reports that support decisions on procurement, warehousing and delivery. You collaborate closely with supply chain managers, procurement teams, warehouse supervisors and sometimes customers or subcontractors. Sustainability is an increasing part of the role, with many Irish employers expecting analysts to factor green logistics principles into their recommendations.

A Level 8 Honours Bachelor degree is the typical entry route for this role in Ireland; relevant programmes include Business and Management (with a supply chain or logistics specialism), Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, or Industrial Engineering at universities such as UCD, UL, DCU and TU Dublin, or at technological universities such as ATU and SETU. Leaving Certificate subjects that strengthen your application include Mathematics, Business, Economics, Accounting and Geography, with higher-level Maths being particularly advantageous given the quantitative nature of the work. Some graduates enter through a Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor in Logistics or Business and progress to a Level 8 through add-on or graduate-entry programmes. A Level 9 Master's in Supply Chain Management or Business Analytics is increasingly sought for senior analyst positions and can accelerate career progression. Professional membership of bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) or the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is not mandatory but is highly regarded by Irish employers and demonstrates ongoing professional development.