Logistics/Business Analyst II

Kroger•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Responsible for developing solutions to complex business challenges related to the flow of all products across the Kroger Supply Chain. Develop solutions and lead team through data analysis, solution development and project management. Lead the division on analytical projects relating to vendors, skus, and commodities to determine optimal strategic solutions with the ability to effectively communicate results, summarize findings and propose next steps. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain or business-related field
2+ years of experience in Sales and Operations Planning Development and Implementation
2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Operations or Planning role such as Demand Planning, Network Planning, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Transportation
2+ years of analytical experience with emphasis on transportation and/or Supply Chain
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
Knowledge of analytical tools such as Business Objects, Tableau, and Power BI
Ability to delegate and follow up on assignments while striving for results
An in-depth and broad understanding of problem identification, analysis and resolution
Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results
Strong attention to detail
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a team-based environment

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree analytical or technical field (i.e., business administration, finance, accounting, engineering, statistics, math)

Responsibilities

Lead mid-size moderately complex and strategic projects involving multiple vendors/skus/commodities
Work collaboratively with inventory & replenishment, distribution operations, transportation operations and supplier community to optimize flow of goods with network capacity constraints
Leverage, produce, and provide predictive operational analysis from internal and external data sources for use in decision making
Lead team through data analysis and solution development
Interpret and present innovative and reliable insights through use of descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytical techniques
Develop process solutions which turn data insights into actionable improvement
Perform required key analysis across various functions of the Supply Chain, including, but not limited to Warehousing, Transportation, Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing
Identify capabilities and processes that drive continuous improvement, prepare improvement projections and post-implementation variance analysis
Act as subject matter expert for Kroger Supply Chain KPIs and metrics to drive business change; independently exercise sound analytical judgment, draw insights and document findings
Provide excellent customer service to all Kroger Supply Chain business partners
Travel independently (<25%) to distribution centers and various Kroger sites
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation