UCB is looking for a Logistics Analyst

UCB is looking for a Logistics Analyst

LOGISTICS ANALYST – EMPTIES RECOVERY (Union Camerounaise de Brasseries - UCB)

Missions: Lead the efficient recovery of reusable empties from consumers through collection points, customers, distributors and transport partners to the Distribution Centre (DC). Use data to improve return rates, reduce losses and recovery costs, support collection planning and maintain accurate packaging accountability.

Main activities

• Track empty bottles, crates, kegs, containers and other returnable packaging from consumers and collection points to the DC;

• Reconcile packaging issued, collected, transferred, received and outstanding by location, customer, distributor and packaging type;

• Analyse overdue returns, damage, shortages and unexplained variances; investigate root causes and recommend corrective actions;

• Maintain accurate dashboards and exception reports showing recovery performance, outstanding balances and return ageing;

• Forecast return volumes and flag packaging shortages or delayed returns that could affect operational availability;

• Use return volumes, location and ageing data to prioritise collections and recommend collection frequency and recovery actions;

• Coordinate with Sales, Distributors, Transport teams and DC Operations to improve recovery in locations with persistent return gaps;

• Support collection consolidation and delivery backhaul activities to reduce the collection cost per unit;

• Work with Finance and the DC to track DC receipts, investigate balance differences and assess financial liability;

• Work with Finance and Commercial teams to reconcile balance differences and assess financial liability;

• Report recovery rate, return cycle time, outstanding volumes, ageing loss and damage rates; reconcile data in the return dashboard and report utilisation;

• Present weekly and monthly insights with clear risks, recommendations, action owners and deadlines; follow up on implementation;

• Improve data quality, system reporting controls and standard operating procedures; maintain accurate records supporting packaging accountability;

• Within the first 90 days, map the return process, establish performance baselines and a dashboard, agree priority actions and deliver a measurable improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Analytics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering or a related field;

• 2 to 4 years of experience in logistics analysis, distribution, inventory control or supply chain operations;

• Experience with returnable packaging in FMCG distribution would be an advantage;

• Knowledge of end-to-end empties recovery, returnable packaging controls and distribution networks;

• Advanced Excel, Power BI or similar reporting tools; SQL would be an advantage;

• Skills in stock reconciliation, return forecasting and data analysis;

• Knowledge of ERP warehouse or transport systems, data quality and company procedures;

• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and problem-solving skills;

• Curiosity and persistence in investigating discrepancies and inefficiencies;

• Clear communication and presentation skills; ability to coordinate with cross-functional partners;

• Commercial awareness, prioritisation, ownership and willingness to visit operational sites.

For more information: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brasserie-ucb/

How to apply
Send your CV in PDF format to: recrutement@sa-ucb.com
Please specify in the subject line: LAER102026

Deadline: 31/10/2026 at 5 p.m.