Logistics Analyst, DFC Implementation

Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Logistics Analyst to apply data-driven methods to understand, predict, and improve logistics operations. You will manage data, analyze performance, identify problems, and develop actionable recommendations to support logistics goals.

Responsibilities include creating and analyzing reports, building tools for cost models, supporting vendor relationships, and performing ad-hoc analysis to drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Math or Finance.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience.
• Experience with Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word and Visio.
• Advanced skills in Mini-Tab, Access, SQL, Visual Basic.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze reports to support business execution.
• Develop tools and solutions to improve logistics processes.
• Support vendor/business partner relationships.
• Develop and maintain cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models.
• Perform data mining, data analysis, and cost/benefit analyses for daily processes.
• Support ad-hoc queries and maintain department reports.

Skills

Business Analysis

Communication

Creative Thinking

Adaptability

Deliver Results

Financial Acumen

Customer Service

Inspires Achievement

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Math or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Mini-Tab

SQL

Visual Basic

Access

Excel

Job description

Position Purpose:

A Logistics Analyst uses analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand, predict, and/or control Logistics operations and processes. Analysts are responsible for data management, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations that support Logistics management. Solves problems by considering courses of action within the framework of management s goals and standards. Completes all tasks in expected timeframes. Must be a self starter, detail oriented, able to support multiple projects and/or Logistics business functions, possesses excellent communication skills, works well with a team, interacts with multiple levels and functions with the Logistics organization, and able to manage vendor/business relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• 25% Create and analyze reports to support business execution.

• 25% Develops business tools and solutions based on knowledge, product or technology and identifies Logistics process improvement.

• 15% Supports vendor/business partner relationships.

• 15% Develops and maintains cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models

• 10% Performs data management through a combination of data mining, data modeling, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis and/or problem analysis; while executing day to day processes related to area of responsibility.

• 10% Supports the business through ad-hoc queries, and maintains reports from a variety of resources as specific to department or organizational needs

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• No direct responsibility for supervising others.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 75-90% of the time.

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.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.

• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Math or Finance Degree

• Experience with Six Sigma or other Process Improvement Methodology

• Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Word and Visio.

• Advanced Skills in: Mini-Tab, Access, SQL, Visual Basic Skills for Data Acquisition and Analysis

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 2

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Business Analysis: Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause and redesigning internal and external business processes.

• Business Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience by translating and articulating technical concepts to non-technical groups.

• \"Creative Thinking: Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem.

• Financial Acumen: Utilizes fundamental concepts of finance to manage budgets, forecast costs, and provide information to account for the financial impact of decision-making.\"

• \"Adaptability: Adapts to and embraces change with composure, resilience, and perseverance in the face of constraints, high pressure, and adverse situations.

• Delivers Results: Demonstrates a clear bias for action and a sense of urgency on priorities.\"

• \"Drives Excellence: Approaches problems systematically; develops solutions with sustainable and scalable results.

• Excels in Customer Service: Thinks and acts with a customer perspective.\"

• Inspires Achievement: Excites associates about change, by explaining its benefits and the business case.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. - $50,000.00 - $130,000.00