Logistics Analytics & Optimisation Lead

Ciena is seeking a logistics analytics professional to drive data-informed decisions across global logistics operations. This role delivers insights that optimi s e transportation performance, improve operational efficiency, and support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining customer satisfaction. The position also plays a key role in automation, reporting, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Analyse shipment routing, service levels, carrier selection , and logistics data to identify opportunities to optimi s e the global supply chain and achieve cost efficiencies.

Collaborate with regional logistics teams, internal stakeholders, and external providers to implement routing guide changes that deliver savings while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Lead engagement with logistics suppliers to resolve operational issues and improve performance.

Conduct RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs in partnership with Procurement, from objective definition through final evaluation and milestone completion.

Develop logistics reporting, metrics, and Power BI dashboards to enable automation, visibility, and data-driven decision-making.

Lead logistics cost reduction initiatives, validate savings, assess budget impact, and provide end-to-end cost visibility in collaboration with Finance and operational teams.

Deliver quarterly business reviews, executive reporting, logistics cost estimates, and performance analysis for internal and external stakeholders.

Engage with Ciena’s freight invoice audit company to ensure invoices are processed within agreed terms.