POSITION PURPOSE
A Data Analyst Supply Chain leverages technical abilities to synthesize complex analytical tasks into easily understood data-driven stories. Responsible for working collaboratively with other analysts to apply established analytical processes on diverse datasets to deduce insights and solve real-world business problems. This role is responsible for distribution analytics focused on ad hoc support, yard optimization, and Supply Chain / Store Operations alignment. Supply Analytics also ensures that all reporting and analytical responsibilities are completed competently in a timely manner, continually seeking out opportunities to hone existing technical skills (e.g. writing SQL/code, statistics, machine learning, etc.) and learn new skills. Operates under the supervision and mentorship of more experienced managers and data scientists.
- Key role developing models and automating solutions to improve productivity in distribution centers
- Developing reporting to track actuals vs. plan and root-cause deviations from plan
- Supporting ad-hoc requests from the DC senior leadership team
MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:- 30%-Executes existing reporting and analytical responsibilities
- 20%-Leverages data analytics tools to create new dashboards, reports, and any additional ad-hoc requests
- 20%-Ensures the quality of work output by displaying a keen attention to detail
- 20%-Develops additional technical competencies and subject matter expertise within core functional group
- 10%-Presents findings in easily understood ways, focuses on how the data analytics fits into the bigger picture
NATURE AND SCOPE: This position reports to Manager
This position has no Direct Reports
ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:Environment: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant condition
Travel: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Years of Relevant Work Experience: 0-1 year
Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Work experience with SQL Server, Teradata, Oracle, or comparable database systems
- 1-3 years work experience in data mining, statistical analysis, auditing, and/or forecasting.
- Prior direct experience in analyzing the relevant subject matter (e.g. Supply Chain, Merchandising, Operations, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
- Critical thinking skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions; ability to understand and foresee implications of new information for current and future problems solving.
- An unquenchable intellectual curiosity for getting at the underlying story being told within the data
