As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
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 optimise 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.
How you will make an impact:
Analyse shipment routing, service levels, carrier selection, and logistics data to identify opportunities to optimise 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.
The must haves:
Education: Bachelor's Degree.
Experience: 8+ years of relevant work experience.
Experience: 3+ years experience in international logistics.
Application of data analysis methodologies in a logistics or supply chain environment.
Utilization of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, and strong Excel skills; Oracle experience preferred.
Experience creating dashboards using Power BI.
Ability to work across multiple departments, including Sales, Finance, Purchasing, Shipping, and Accounts Payable.
Fluent English language skills.
Nice to haves:
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
People and stakeholder influencing skills.
Project management capability.
Excellent report writing skills.
Attention to detail.
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Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- 8+ years of relevant work experience
- 3+ years experience in international logistics
- Application of data analysis methodologies in a logistics or supply chain environment
- Strong Excel skills
- Experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Experience with Microsoft Access
- Experience creating dashboards using Power BI
- Ability to work across multiple departments (Sales, Finance, Purchasing, Shipping, Accounts Payable)
- Fluent English language skills
- Oracle experience
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is frequently framed as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision, with indications that coverage can extend to dependents and is viewed as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as flexible and generous, including Flex/uncapped PTO in many cases and additional paid time for volunteering.
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Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in networking systems, services, and software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to enable our customers to deliver richer, more connected experiences for all users. At our core, Ciena is a company rooted in people. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams and alongside our customers, partners, and communities around the world. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We continue to lead the evolution of networking with a strong track record of industry firsts. As end-user expectations skyrocket, our customers and their networks must transform. Ciena powers this transformation by driving next-generation solutions built for maximum openness and agility—today and into the future. Corporate/Brand Values: • Customer First • Integrity • Velocity • Innovation • Outstanding People We're the perfect size for you to make an impact. W Only Ciena has the depth of expertise and the culture of collaboration and partnership required to help our partners evolve. We do this by strategically integrating hardware, services, and software in an open environment to ensure our clients’ networks are ‘fit for flexibility’ today and into the f
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