Logistics Analyst (Workforce Operations Labor Systems)

Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

A Workforce Systems Analyst uses analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand, predict, improve and/or control supply chain operations and processes. Analysts are responsible for data management, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations that support supply chain initiatives. Solves problems by considering courses of action within the framework of business goals and standards. Operates with minimal supervision and once given general assignments, prioritizes and executes tasks. Provides and communicates recommendations to leadership. Must be a self-starter, detail oriented, possess excellent communication skills, work well with a team, interact with multiple levels and functions with the supply chain organization, and able to support vendor/business relationships.
- Daily project activity coordination for multiple large-scale initiatives such as Labor Management System implementation and PEOPLE project support for (RDCs, DFCs, FDCs & SDCs)
- Performs development and implementation of process improvement opportunities associated with assigned projects
- Performs analysis in support of requested business and systemic enhancements which will result in cost savings to the company.

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.
• Business Analysis: Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause and redesigning internal and external business processes.
• Business Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience by translating and articulating technical concepts to non-technical groups.
• Creative Thinking: Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem.
• Financial Acumen: Utilizes fundamental concepts of finance to manage budgets, forecast costs, and provide information to account for the financial impact of decision-making.
• Adaptability: Adapts to and embraces change with composure, resilience, and perseverance in the face of constraints, high pressure, and adverse situations.
• Delivers Results: Demonstrates a clear bias for action and a sense of urgency on priorities.
• Drives Excellence: Approaches problems systematically; develops solutions with sustainable and scalable results.
• Excels in Customer Service: Thinks and acts with a customer perspective.
• Inspires Achievement: Excites associates about change, by explaining its benefits and the business case.

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
• No additional education
• No additional years of experience
• None

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees