Logistics Analyst - Final Mile Delivery

Home Depot; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Logistics Analyst, where you'll leverage analytical methods and tools to optimize logistics operations. Your role will involve data management, performance analysis, and developing recommendations to enhance logistics processes. If you are detail-oriented, a self-starter, and possess strong communication skills, this position is for you. You will collaborate with various teams and manage vendor relationships while contributing to the overall success of logistics management.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Legally permitted to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze reports to support business execution.
• Develop business tools and solutions based on knowledge.
• Support vendor/business partner relationships.

Skills

Business Analysis

Communication

Creative Thinking

Financial Acumen

Adaptability

Results Delivery

Customer Service

Inspires Achievement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Mini-Tab

SQL

Visual Basic

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

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, possess excellent communication skills, work well with a team, interact with multiple levels and functions within the Logistics organization, and manage vendor/business relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Create and analyze reports to support business execution (25%).
2. Develop business tools and solutions based on knowledge, product, or technology, and identify Logistics process improvements (25%).
3. Support vendor/business partner relationships (15%).
4. Develop and maintain cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models (15%).
5. Perform data management through data mining, modeling, analysis, and problem-solving; execute day-to-day processes related to the area of responsibility (10%).
6. Assist the business through ad-hoc queries and maintain reports from various resources as needed (10%).

Additional Details:

Direct Manager/Direct Reports: No direct supervision responsibilities.

Travel Requirements: Typically less than 10% overnight travel.

Physical Requirements: Mostly sitting with occasional movement; light lifting may be required.

Working Conditions: Indoor, comfortable environment; infrequent unpleasant conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 or older.
• Legally permitted to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Math, or Finance.
• Experience with Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, Visio).
• Advanced skills in Mini-Tab, SQL, Visual Basic, etc.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Competencies:

• Business Analysis, Communication, Creative Thinking, Financial Acumen, Adaptability, Results Delivery, Excellence, Customer Service, and Inspires Achievement.