Distribution Analyst (Shift Planner) - 1st and 2nd Shift Available, Salt Lake City, Utah

New Balance.; Utah; On-site; USD 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to manage employee scheduling and optimize operations within a state-of-the-art distribution center. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient staffing and productivity across various shifts. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, particularly in MS Excel, and will be responsible for tracking key performance indicators to enhance operational efficiency. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, offering robust benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

40% Employee discount on New Balance

Lifestyle Benefit program

401k Retirement with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement

4 weeks of vacation

12 holidays

Generous parental leave

Qualifications

• Highly skilled in MS Excel with knowledge of SQL or Python preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to present data analysis findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee work schedules and optimize staffing levels in the distribution center.
• Monitor production in real-time and communicate changes to warehouse leadership.
• Prepare and maintain reporting and KPIs for operations execution.

Skills

MS Excel

SQL

Python

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

NEW BALANCE - NOW HIRING!

Come join our Brand New facility!

State-of-the-Art Distribution Center, Salt Lake City, Utah

Two Shifts Available:

(1) 1st Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, occasional weekends

(1) 2nd Shift: 6:00 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. Sunday - Thursday, occasional Fri/Sat

2nd Shift training will be completed on 1st shift, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. until late June or July.

What's in it for you?

• Robust benefit offering to fit various lifestyles and life stages.
• 40% Employee discount on New Balance (In-store and online).
• Lifestyle Benefit program - reimbursement for eligible wellness and lifestyle activities.
• Pay-for-Performance performance management program and company bonus payout eligibility.
• 401k Retirement: 100% match up to 5% of contributions and 100% vested.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Discounts on: Cellular phones, Travel, Entertainment, Consumer Goods and much more!

JOB MISSION:

Responsible for creating and managing employee work schedules within a distribution center, optimizing staffing levels by considering factors like workload demands, employee availability, and business needs, to ensure efficient operations and productivity across different shifts. Responsible to plan and monitor operations using KPI/Metrics within the Distribution Center. Developing daily, weekly and monthly reports for Operations execution while ensuring that the Distribution Organization is a value-added partner.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Monitor production in real time across WES/WMS communicating with cross-functional departments.
• Effectively communicate changes to workflow, and important information to warehouse leadership.
• Support the Operations Managers to develop shift schedules for warehouse staff to optimize execution and customer experience.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, efficiency, and accuracy within each shift.
• Coordinate DC workload management with operations, wave planning to allocate labor strategies to balance costs, customer needs, and inventory availability.
• Act as the contact between departments and management teams, ensuring accurate inventory counts, and reports all issues to operations management.
• Execution of customer service level agreements through distribution.
• Report daily releases and status of orders.
• Act as contact between departments and management teams, such as planning, and the distribution team to ensure communication and operations is ongoing and accurate.
• Prepare and maintain reporting and KPIs.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Highly skilled in MS Excel; knowledge of SQL or Python preferred.
• Ability to present data analysis findings to various levels of the organization.
• Able to work independently, or with very little supervision.
• Must be extremely detail-oriented.
• Uses sound judgment and takes a proactive approach to solve issues.
• Communicates complex reporting, variances, and trends through written correspondence.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities to ensure departmental success.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the distribution process.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English fluently; ability to match numbers/letters.
• Strong verbal and written skills utilizing appropriate demeanor, proper grammar/spelling, and respectful tone to communicate clearly and effectively; professional phone demeanor.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented.
• Attention to detail, learning mindset, and collaborative mindset/working style. Ability to learn and retain processes and procedures in a changing environment.
• Sit/stand and work on a computer for long periods of time.

Regular Associate Benefits:

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part-time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.