Warehouse Operations Analyst

Panasonic • De Soto, KS

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.
Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.
Job Summary:
The Warehouse Operations Analyst plays a critical role in supporting efficient, safe, and data-driven warehouse and dock operations through daily planning, reporting, and performance analysis. This position partners closely with operations, logistics, and cross-functional teams to monitor KPIs, manage systems, and identify trends that impact throughput, cost, service, and inventory flow. The Analyst proactively identifies process improvement opportunities and recommends and implements solutions that enhance operational efficiency and help ensure uninterrupted manufacturing output. Leveraging data from multiple ERP and WMS platforms, the role translates complex information into actionable insights for operational and leadership teams. The position also provides hands-on operational support as needed, including the use of forklifts, scanners, and other warehouse tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or a closely related field
• Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education
• 4+ years of experience in warehouse operations, distribution, logistics, supply chain operations, data analytics, or other data-driven operational environments
• Demonstrated proficiency with data visualization tools, reporting platforms, and database management systems
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines
• Proven ability to work independently, proactively identify issues, and resolve discrepancies using data-driven approaches
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization and with external customers, suppliers, and partners
• Ability to communicate cross-culturally with Japanese colleagues and business leaders in English
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, including identifying risks and opportunities across the supply chain
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and propose alternative solutions
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and strong overall technical aptitude
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Nice To Haves

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD certification
• Certification in powered industrial equipment or lifting equipment
• 6+ years of experience in distribution, warehouse operations, logistics, supply chain, or data analytics environments
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), such as Synapse or SAP
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, particularly SAP
• Experience supporting operations in high-volume battery manufacturing or related industrial environments such as electronics, automotive, or energy storage
• Experience supporting data-driven operational excellence, continuous improvement, or digital supply chain initiatives
• Exposure to or experience with warehouse automation, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), or advanced analytics tools in manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environments

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse and dock planning activities by aligning customer requirements, operator productivity, transportation schedules, and inventory flow
• Oversee system management activities supporting warehouse and dock operations, ensuring accurate and timely execution of operational plans
• Support shipping and receiving operations as needed by safely operating forklifts, scanners, and other material-handling tools
• Execute additional supply chain–related projects and operational initiatives as assigned by the Supply Chain Management (SCM) organization
• Develop, maintain, and deliver standard and ad-hoc reporting to support efficient, resilient, and adaptable supply chain operations
• Track, analyze, and interpret KPI metrics to identify performance trends, risks, and improvement opportunities within warehouse and dock operations
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend, implement, and track solutions that enhance operational efficiency and maintain 100% manufacturing throughput
• Participate actively in continuous improvement initiatives by contributing innovative ideas, best practices, and data-driven recommendations
• Provide operational support to warehouse and dock teams during peak periods or as business needs require
• Assist team members by clarifying data, systems outputs, and reporting insights that enable informed operational decision-making
• Partner with logistics, supply chain, finance, compliance, 3PL providers, Business Transformation, and IT teams to support integrated and aligned operations
• Collaborate with Business Transformation and IT teams to develop, support, and enhance integrations across ERP and WMS platforms
• Communicate system requirements, operational insights, and analytical findings clearly and effectively to contractor, production, and executive stakeholders
• Maintain positive, timely, and professional communications with internal departments and external partners to ensure alignment and operational effectiveness
• Conduct operational and systems audits to verify data integrity, process adherence, and compliance with established procedures
• Ensure system processes and reporting standards are followed and deliver regular status updates, including monthly reports, to appropriate stakeholders
• Adhere to all quality, safety, and regulatory requirements while performing analytical and operational support activities within warehouse and dock environments

Benefits

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees