On-Site Distribution Analytics Lead

UniFirst Corporation; Owensboro, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

30% Employee Discount

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

UniFirst Corporation in Owensboro, KY is seeking a Distribution Business Analyst to lead data-driven initiatives across the distribution network. You will review practices, collect financial data, and present findings with actionable improvement plans to leadership.

The ideal candidate will communicate clearly with peers and cross-functional partners, driving change by developing analytics and measures used enterprise-wide to support business growth and customer fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Supply Chain/Distribution concentration preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a Supply Chain or Distribution role.
• Apparel, consumer products, or industrial supply experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Microsoft Dynamics.
• Advanced in data analytics and visualization tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills/comfortable in team-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytics support to UniFirst’s Supply Chain’s distribution network functions to include Planning, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Distribution, Sales, and Finance.
• Build reports and develop recommendations to help to optimize distribution network business operations and processes.
• Prepare solutions to complex business problems by gathering relevant data and information to support financial and business objectives.
• Provide reliable data to be used in analytical endorsements of distribution network initiatives that positively impact UniFirst’s bottom line and the customer experience.
• Develop an understanding and knowledge of complex system requirements to offer innovative ideas, approaches, and solutions.
• Perform root cause analysis, collaborating with team members to determine corrective action, and apply learnings to optimize processes and reduce costs.
• Facilitate the development and implementation the distribution process by providing clear insights and strategic recommendations for process improvements.
• Document current process and proposed industry best practices in alignment with the distribution network process owner and supply chain business leaders.
• Provide impeccable customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Communicate with clarity and provide positive leadership within the organization.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Initiative

Data analytics

Data visualization

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Work Experience

Supply Chain/Distribution concentration preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Dynamics

Data visualization tools

Job description

UniFirst Corporation in Owensboro, KY is seeking a Distribution Business Analyst to lead data-driven initiatives across the distribution network. You will review practices, collect financial data, and present findings with actionable improvement plans to leadership.

The ideal candidate will communicate clearly with peers and cross-functional partners, driving change by developing analytics and measures used enterprise-wide to support business growth and customer fulfillment.