Strategic Optimization Specialist

BJ's Wholesale Club • Elkton, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The DC Strategic Optimization Specialist is responsible for collaborating with BJ’s internal business units, as well as key vendor partners to develop and execute strategies that will drive efficiencies for the organization and as a result reduce total Ambient & Perishable DC operations costs. This is accomplished using analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance DC operations processes. The Specialist is responsible for assembling data, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations which support the organization’s strategic priorities and objectives. This role will be based onsite at an Ambient or Perishable distribution center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field and/or demonstrates capability to perform job responsibilities through previous experience
• 2-4 years of retail, distribution experience preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate to advanced Excel skills required

Nice To Haves

• Supply Chain Management experience is a plus
• Tableau or other data visualization experience is a plus
• SAP or similar ERP systems experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Gather and interpret relevant data (costs, productivity, volume patterns, etc.)
• Investigate problems, root cause analysis, and develop solutions
• Develop periodic performance reports and distribute them to key distribution operations stakeholders
• Provide analytical support for projects, strategic initiatives, and proposals
• Coordinate DC Operations activities as required
• Provide analysis of KPI’s for the DC operations network
• Responsible for providing analysis and reporting to provide inventory visibility throughout the DC network
• Support new & existing initiatives with data analysis and reporting
• Support the DC‘s OP and RP processes by providing reporting packages to FP&A and Logistics teams
• Provide comprehensive tracking for high priority and high-profile initiatives and programs
• Provide support to the Planning & Allocation, Transportation and DCs team as needed

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Free BJ’s Memberships
• Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave)
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits (three medical plans, optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level