Logistics Analyst - Channel Management

The Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Position Purpose: A Logistics Analyst uses analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand, predict, and/or control Logistics operations and processes. Analysts are responsible for data management, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations that support Logistics management. Solves problems by considering courses of action within the framework of management s goals and standards. Completes all tasks in expected timeframes. Must be a self starter, detail oriented, able to support multiple projects and/or Logistics business functions, possesses excellent communication skills, works well with a team, interacts with multiple levels and functions with the Logistics organization, and able to manage vendor/business relationships. Key Responsibilities: 25% Create and analyze reports to support business execution. 25% Develops business tools and solutions based on knowledge, product or technology and identifies Logistics process improvement. 15% Supports vendor/business partner relationships. 15% Develops and maintains cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models 10% Performs data management through a combination of data mining, data modeling, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis and/or problem analysis; while executing day to day processes related to area of responsibility. 10% Supports the business through ad-hoc queries, and maintains reports from a variety of resources as specific to department or organizational needs Direct Manager/Direct Reports: No direct responsibility for supervising others. Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
• 2 years of work experience

Nice To Haves

• Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Math or Finance Degree
• Experience with Six Sigma or other Process Improvement Methodology
• Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Word and Visio.
• Advanced Skills in: Mini-Tab, Access, SQL, Visual Basic Skills for Data Acquisition and Analysis

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze reports to support business execution.
• Develops business tools and solutions based on knowledge, product or technology and identifies Logistics process improvement.
• Supports vendor/business partner relationships.
• Develops and maintains cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models
• Performs data management through a combination of data mining, data modeling, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis and/or problem analysis; while executing day to day processes related to area of responsibility.
• Supports the business through ad-hoc queries, and maintains reports from a variety of resources as specific to department or organizational needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level