Overall Job Summary

The Logistics Analyst is responsible for utilizing data analytics tools and methods to build business intelligence, analyze & evaluate operational and financial trends, and develop predictive models to generate actionable insights that support transportation, distribution, service, corporate budgeting, and expense objectives.  This position will conduct advanced statistical analysis to determine trends and utilize visualization tools to communicate the story. Finally, the Logistics Analyst is responsible for leading financial close efforts for logistics and creating annual logistics budgets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%) Evaluate the impact of economic changes on logistics performance and overall company margins, profits, or expenses. This is done by gathering data from warehouse, labor, transportation, and ERP systems and business intelligence tools. Create and deploy predictive models to enhance forecasting across the supply chain Provide information and data, in well thought out and effectively presented formats, using decision tools such as statistical modeling & algorithms, dashboards, spreadsheets, databases, statistical tools, etc., for use in decision processes  Develop, review, support decision making, and implement any changes or improvements made to logistics processes to maximize efficiency and minimize costs. This includes development of operating standards and measurement and evaluation of performance against those standards. Prepare and develop the annual logistics operational and capital budgets, and track progress of company performance against that budget during the operating year. Configure and design logistics systems. Analyze P&L’s, prepare variance daily, weekly, and annual reporting on performance.
  Required Qualifications

Experience:  2-5 years’ experience within a supply chain function preferably in a retail environment; experience in data mining, statistical analysis, auditing, and/or forecasting.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, supply chain/logistics, finance or related field; any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
 

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities Strong and demonstrated analytical, communication and leadership skills Proficient with spreadsheets and Microsoft Office products, specifically with Excel and Access (i.e. proficient enough to update and manage relational databases) Moderate aptitude in statistics and working with “Big Data” using programming languages such as SQL, Python or R Experienced in creating Alteryx workflows and Tableau dashboards (or similar software) Experienced with Labor Management Analysis and reporting a plus Capable of solving complex problems Able to maintain credibility, at all levels of management and throughout the organization Strong communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills Ability to self-motivate, work with a sense of urgency, and to prioritize tasks Display a detail-oriented approach to work Ability to positively handle conflict Capable of working in a cross-functional environment Ability to travel 10-15% of the time
  Working Conditions Normal office working conditions Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement Physical Requirements Sitting Standing (not walking) Walking Lifting up to 20 pounds Kneeling/Stooping/Bending Reaching overhead Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.  It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.  A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.