Outbound Logistics Analyst

At Home Group

Coppell (TX)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Employer Match

Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability

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Job summary

At Home in Coppell, TX is hiring an Outbound Logistics Analyst to coordinate outbound transport from DCs to stores and support the supply chain with insight and reporting.

The role partners with inbound logistics, DC leadership, store operations, finance, and linehaul carriers to ensure smooth daily operations and timely problem-solving. Expect hybrid work with Onsite Tue–Thu and Work From Home Mon–Fri.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in supply chain, distribution operations, transportation, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in supply chain, distribution operations, transportation, or a related field.
Experience with freight planning, shipment execution, domestic supply chains, and transportation operations.
Experience working with TMS, YMS, and WMS.

Responsibilities

Provide detailed analysis to guide outbound transportation strategy.
Own weekly outbound volume forecasting to prepare carriers and stores.
Utilize TMS and YMS to develop internal KPIs and reports.
Lead regular calls with outbound carriers to analyze trends and drive improvement.
Analyze outbound freight spend and monitor performance against budget.

Skills

Logistics planning

Data analysis

Forecasting

TMS

YMS

WMS

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/logistics

Tools

SQL

Job description

Work Location: Home Office - Coppell, TX

Onsite: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Work from Home: Mondays and Fridays

Job Description

WORK LOCATION DETAILS

Work Location: Home Office - Coppell, TX

Work Schedule: Hybrid

Onsite: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Work from Home: Mondays and Fridays

Job Summary

The Outbound Logistics Analyst will be responsible for coordinating and supporting outbound transportation from the distribution centers (DCs) to stores. They will work closely with the inbound logistics team, DC leadership, store operations, finance and accounting, and our linehaul carriers to ensure smooth daily operations. This position will partner with the other members of the distribution and logistics teams to provide insight into any issues within the supply chain and facilitate solutions. They will also be tasked with providing regular reporting to internal partners to ensure consistency of information.The Outbound Logistics Analyst should possess strong analytical skills, have a proven ability to solve problems, and be an effective communicator

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Provide detailed analysis to guide the Outbound Logistics team’s transportation strategy.
Own weekly outbound volume forecasting to prepare carriers and stores for upcoming delivery volumes.
Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) and yard management systems (YMS) capabilities to develop internal KPIs and actionable reports.
Lead regular operational calls with outbound carriers to analyze trends in transportation KPIs, identify key issues, and initiate corrective action and improvement measures.
Analyze trends in outbound freight spend and monitor performance against the annual budget, identifying opportunities for cost savings and avoidance.
Conduct transportation mode analysis to identify opportunities for alternative delivery strategies and equipment options, including multi-stop routes, milk runs, box trucks, and other solutions.
Maintain adequate empty trailer pools for outbound carriers at all DC locations, balancing outbound loading needs with DC yard capacity constraints.
Coordinate with Outbound Logistics team to ensure linehaul carriers are picking up and delivering loads in a timely manner, handling any escalations.
Communicate potential disruptions to daily operations to the Outbound Logistics team and any relevant stakeholders (stores, DCs, etc.) and participate in problem-solving.
Serve as the primary point of escalation for store delivery issues, ad hoc store projects, and transportation failures.
Assist with the creation of plans to manage delays in transit, partnering with store teams to determine appropriate resolution.
Provide additional analysis and ad hoc reporting as needed by the Outbound Logistics team.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in supply chain, distribution operations, transportation, or a related field.
1-3 years of experience in supply chain, distribution operations, transportation, or a related field.
Experience with freight planning, shipment execution, domestic supply chains, and transportation operations.
Experience working with transportation management systems (TMS), yard management systems (YMS), and warehouse management systems (WMS).

Preferred Skills And Experience

Experience in transportation management in a retail supply chain, including store deliveries.
Advanced in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI, Access, and PowerPoint preferred.
Ability to develop and optimize carrier routing plans to improve equipment utilization and operational efficiency.
Proven ability to develop and analyze reports to identify trends, recommend business actions, and improve cost and service performance.
Proficiency in planning and executing strategies to address transportation challenges and improve network performance.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Experience with freight payment and audit processes and transportation claims management.
Experience using AI tools to automate workflows and streamline processes.
Ability to identify issues and process gaps promptly and directly.

OUR MISSION, VISION, VALUES

MISSION: We empower people to design their best life at home through style, quality, and everyday value.

VISION: To be the most loved home brand inspiring people to live beautifully every day.

Values

Create and Inspire – Creativity and innovation inspire our customers and each other to do better and be better together.

Win Together – Great teams are inclusive, collaborative, and high performing. Our best work and best experiences come from valuing every voice and working together to win.

Do The Right Thing – Design it right, make it right, and always do it right – with integrity, transparency, and accountability for our customers, our team and community at large.

Make It Better – Strive to continually learn and improve. Use data-driven insights, take smart risks and drive innovation, efficiency, and efficacy in everything we do.

Enjoy the Ride – Happy teams perform better and find greater fulfillment and enjoyment at At Home.

To learn more about At Home, please click Company Overview .

ACCOMMODATIONS

If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the hiring process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact TMCareCenter@athome.com

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NOTICE

When you’re a part of At Home, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit team. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. At Home is committed to knitting diversity and inclusion into the fabric of our culture – we respect, appreciate, and celebrate the experiences and qualities that differentiate everyone on the At Home team

Summary Of Benefits

At Home is proud to offer competitive benefits for non-temporary positions, including but not limited to:

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