Sr. Supply Chain-Routing Analyst

Advance Stores Company•Raleigh, NC

10d•$83,000 - $88,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing, analyzing, planning, and implementing supply chain solutions to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. Directs, plans, and manages end to end supply chain and integration projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished within prescribed time frames and budget. Provides decision support and counsel by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data, as well as forecasting business trends to support the overall strategic and operating plans of Advance Auto Parts. SUMMARY This position is responsible for responsible for optimizing transportation routes, schedules, and delivery plans to ensure efficient and cost-effective logistics operations. This role involves analyzing data, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to improve transportation efficiency. Develop and implement efficient routes for delivery vehicles or other transportation methods. Assist in driving changes by analyzing large data sets and creating transportation solutions that support day-to-day business operations as well as informing them of current or proposed business solutions. Provide decision support and counsel by collecting, analyzing data, interpreting data, and forecasting business trends to support the overall strategic and operating plans of Advance Auto Parts. This position will also assist with ensuring timely payments to our transportation vendors.

Requirements

Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
In-depth knowledge of distribution and transportation processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
Proficiency in transportation software and data analysis tools. (Appian preferred).
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, AS/400 and SQL skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Knowledge of transportation field equipment strongly preferred
Background in invoice processing and payment preferred
Understanding of financial impacts related to supply chain and transportation
Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of senior management, department heads, managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or another related area, and 3 to 5 years’ experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI a plus
Experience working in retail environment preferred

Responsibilities

Performs moderately complex analysis of information, problems, and/or data under general supervision
Tracks, monitors, and measures benefits of implemented solutions for complex multivariable issues
Communicates perceived risks to senior staff members and leadership with risk mitigation recommendations
Develops, analyzes and disseminates weekly, periodic, and quarterly reports
Perform return on investment (ROI) analysis to determine viability and priority of pending transportation projects.
Provide root/cause analysis to support decision-making by effectively communicating and translating the results into business insights and actions.
Provide direction for project personnel to ensure the project progresses on schedule and within the prescribed budget.
Assisting with the timely and accurate payment of our freight pay and audit vendors
Conduct field surveys to evaluate operations and recommend changes
Work with Distribution facilities and facilities management to provide pertinent and timely KPIs
Prepare recommendations for senior management evaluation