Sr. Analyst, Logistics - Private Fleet Strategy

Home Depot•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

A Logistics Sr. Analyst uses analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand, predict, improve, and control Logistics operations and processes. The role is responsible for data management, performance analysis, identifying problems, and developing recommendations that support Logistics management. The analyst solves problems within business goals and standards, works with minimal supervision, and prioritizes and executes tasks after receiving general assignments. The position communicates recommendations to upper management and mentors and guides Logistics Analysts in their daily work. The role requires self-direction, attention to detail, project leadership and support, strong communication and teamwork, collaboration across levels and functions within Logistics, and vendor/business relationship management. The analyst coordinates daily project activity for large-scale initiatives, including Supply Chain Sync, Manual Floor Load, and Breakpack enhancement implementation. The role develops and executes scorecards for projects and key organizational metrics, forecasts and implements process improvements for assigned projects, and analyzes requested business and systemic enhancements that can yield company cost savings.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
At least 3 years of work experience.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field of study related to the job, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through completing a bachelor's degree program.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, and Visio.
Able to communicate effectively, work with a team, interact with multiple levels and functions in Logistics, manage vendor/business relationships, and support and lead multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Math, or Finance.
Master's degree.
Experience with Six Sigma or another process-improvement methodology.
Advanced skills in Mini-Tab, Access, SQL, Visual Basic, data acquisition and analysis, and Visio process mapping.
Project management skills.
Finance, cost/benefit analysis (CBA), or capital budget experience.

Responsibilities

Create and analyze reports using quantitative skills to support business execution; respond to ad-hoc queries and maintain reports using resources appropriate to department or organizational needs.
Develop business tools and solutions based on knowledge, products, or technology, and identify Logistics process-improvement opportunities through strategic and critical thinking and analysis.
Provide recommendations to senior management and mentor and guide Logistics Analysts.
Perform data mining, data modeling, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, process mapping, and problem analysis while executing day-to-day processes related to the area of responsibility.
Develop and maintain cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models; support the business through ad-hoc queries and report maintenance.
Manage vendor and business partner relationships.
Coordinate daily project activity for multiple large-scale initiatives, including Supply Chain Sync, Manual Floor Load, and Breakpack enhancement implementation.
Develop and execute scorecards for projects and key organizational metrics to evaluate performance against project business cases.
Forecast, develop, and implement process-improvement opportunities associated with assigned projects.
Analyze requested business and systemic enhancements intended to result in company cost savings.