Sr. Distribution Operations Analyst

PurposeBuilt Brands•Gurnee, IL

38d•$90,000 - $102,000•Hybrid

About The Position

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright's, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike. At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started. The Sr. Distribution Operations Analyst will be responsible for working collaboratively with Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers, internal customers, and other service providers to ensure PurposeBuilt Brands' customer needs are met through exceptional service. The position will optimize performance and cost for the on-site 3PL operation in Gurnee and other finished goods warehouses throughout the US distribution network.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, industrial engineering, or business major preferred (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in Distribution Operations. CPG, ISO and Chemicals/Hazardous Materials experience preferred.
Advanced level skills in Warehouse Management Systems, ideally with implementation or optimization experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and execute projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate at the appropriate level of abstraction within the organization.
Self-starter with high energy level, able to work independently, understand high level objectives, and translate into action plan for assigned team
Advanced proficiency with ERP, WMS, Microsoft Office Excel and Power BI/Tableau.
Project management experience leading Kaizen/Gemba, CAPEX. 6s, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement projects. Green belt certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the PBB Distribution Team in scaling up our capacity, increasing our efficiency and developing our team's capability in partnership with the businesses and Customer Service.
Support all US 3PL warehouse, VAS and DTC operations including overall unit costs for distribution center facilities. Ensure PBB assets and equipment are properly maintained and effectively utilized in US 3PL operations.
Partner with 3PL Operators to develop, justify and lead annual cost savings projects to at least offset inflation and leverage PBB growth.
Hold partners accountable to established Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Validate, track and trend US 3PL invoicing and deductions for overs, short and damage. Support annual budget setting and variance reporting
Support environment of continuous improvement to achieve process efficiencies that deliver high customer service levels at lowest total cost. Represent US 3PL Distribution Operations on cross-functional PBB and 3PL teams.
Support 3PL compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements including coordination of product disposal.
The candidate with split time 75% in office, and 25% on the warehouse floor.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.