Overall Job Summary

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for optimizing the flow of inventory, for a specific category of merchandise, through the supply chain by balancing cost, capacity, and service levels.  This position identifies opportunities to improve landed margin, drives continuous improvement efforts, and recommends specific strategic changes to increase profitability.  This position drives collaboration across the supply chain to make the most effective and efficient decisions related to total landed cost, buying multiples, packaging, flow path, and channel management and to develop execution plans to support changes.  Finally, this position leads Sales and Operation Planning activities across the supply chain for specific merchandise product categories.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%) Identifies opportunities and drives change in processes and influences decision making leading to improvements in landed cost, inventory flow, lead times, packaging, on time delivery, and profitability.  Identifies and evaluates opportunities for cost reduction throughout the entire supply chain. Provides strategic and tactical recommendations to senior management for line review process. Leverages supply chain design software to maintain network models for specific merchandise categories and vendors to model and optimize product sourcing and freight movement.  Includes “What If” scenario management and recommendations for strategic growth and investments. Utilizes Integrated Business Planning software to optimize the flow of product through the supply chain balancing cost, capacity, and service. Works cross-functionally with the merchandise, inventory management, sourcing, and logistics teams to plan merchandise flow and channel management. Required Qualifications

Experience: 1-3 years’ experience in logistics; preferably in a retail environment

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or any related field.  Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
 

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities Ability and proficiency in Microsoft Office software especially Excel and Access 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 Display a detail-oriented approach to work Ability to travel 10% of the time
  Working Conditions Normal office working conditions Physical Requirements Sitting Standing (not walking) Walking Lifting up to 50 pounds 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.