> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2170342-network-planning-strategic-project-analyst](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2170342-network-planning-strategic-project-analyst). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Planning Strategic Project Analyst - **Company:** Dx Freight - **Location:** United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Operational Data Store, Data Analytics, Build Tools - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.dxdelivery.com/jobs/vacancy/find/results/action/posbrowser_resetto/?pagestamp=cef016d1-0241-40bb-bc7d-14705ded49b1 ## About the Role * Highly numerate with strong analytical skills. Must be able to build excel models to evaluate financial and operational impact of options * Experienced in data collection and analysis. * Familiar with end-to-end logistics processes and cost, capacity and productivity drivers, including Collection and Delivery, Transport and Under-the-roof activities * Strong communication skills, able to focus on key messages and explain complex concepts in an understandable way * Familiarity with operational reporting metrics and dashboards Nice to have * Experience in building business cases for operational improvements and investment cases Personal Specification * Objective, analytical and data-driven * Self-starter, motivated and driven to make meaningful improvements * Creative, innovative, inquisitive and challenging * Collaborative, able to engage with operational staff and other stakeholders to understand challenges, develop ideas and test possible solutions * Thorough, diligent, honest and open * Structured and able to break down complex deliverables into manageable steps * Comfortable with ambiguity, able to use scenario analysis and estimates when reliable data is not available * Clear communicator, willing to challenge the status quo and equally happy to receive challenge and feedback ## Description As DX grow the business and develop new services, we aim to maximise the combined value of our Divisions and build a flexible operating model which supports interoperability to efficiently offer the best possible service to our customers while ensuring control and consistency and minimising overall cost. Based on quantitative and qualitative analysis, Network Planning sets the direction for network operations including operating footprint, assets, routing, systems, automation, planning, tracking and reporting. Within this small team, the Strategic Project Analyst has a key role, leading individual pieces of analysis and developing tools to answer key business questions, inform directional decisions and support strategic planning and implementation. This includes data collection and high-level modelling of operations cost and capacity to evaluate strategic options and support network planning, as well as detailed modelling and tool development to support local planning and implementation., * Deliver specific pieces of analysis as directed by the Network Planning Director * Document elements of the current operating model and proposed options * Collect and validate high-level and detailed cost and operational data * Conduct quantitative analysis to compare strategic options * Build tools to support network planning * Engage with relevant stakeholders to validate model conclusions and ensure any recommendations are realistic * Provide analytical support to localised trials to test, prove and refine recommendations * Liaise with IT to ensure alignment of systems requirements * Maintain relevant benchmarks and best practices to guide and inform future design projects * Contribute to blue-sky thinking and idea generation and prioritisation * Contribute to blue-sky thinking and idea generation and prioritisation ## Related Videos - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Dos and don'ts with react hooks. 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