Sr. Analyst, Logistics - Private Fleet Strategy

The Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Sr. Logistics Analyst to drive data-informed improvements across logistics operations in the United States. The role emphasizes forecasting, cost modeling and performance analysis to support strategic initiatives.

Qualified candidates will have a degree in a related field, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency with Excel, SQL and data visualization tools. Some roles involve travel and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field; Master’s preferred.
• 3 years of work experience minimum.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes quantitative skills to create and analyze reports to support business execution.
• Develops tools and solutions to identify logistics process improvements.
• Provides recommendations to senior management and mentors colleagues.
• Performs data mining, modeling, analysis and cost/benefit studies for ongoing operations.
• Manages vendor/business partner relationships.

Skills

Six Sigma

Process improvement

Project management

Data analysis

Cost/benefit analysis

Data mining

Data modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Project

Word

Visio

SQL

Visual Basic

Job description

Position Purpose:

A Logistics Sr. Analyst uses analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand, predict, improve and/or control Logistics operations and processes. Sr. Logistics 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 business goals and standards. Operates with minimal supervision and once given general assignments, prioritizes and executes tasks. Provides and communicates recommendations to upper management. Mentors and guides Logistics Analysts in daily work tasks. Must be a self starter, detail oriented, able to support and lead multiple projects, possess excellent communication skills, work well with a team, interact with multiple levels and functions with the Logistics organization, and able to manage vendor/business relationships. - Daily project activity coordination for multiple large scale initiatives such as Supply Chain Sync, Manual Floor Load, and Breakpack enhancement Implementation. - Developing and executing score carding for project and key organizational metrics to evaluate the performance to business case of those projects. - Performs forecasting, development and implementation of process improvement opportunities associated with assigned projects - Performs analysis in support of requested business and systemic enhancements which will result in cost savings to the company

Key Responsibilities:

• 25% Utilizes quantitative skills to create and analyze reports to support business execution. Supports the business through ad-hoc queries, and maintains reports from a variety of resources as specific to department or organizational needs
• 25% Develops business tools and solutions based on knowledge, product or technology. Identifies Logistics process improvement opportunities through strategic thinking, critical thinking and analysis
• 20% Provides recommendations to senior management. Mentors and guides Logistics Analysts
• 20% Performs data management through data mining/data modeling/data analysis/cost/benefit analysis/process mapping/%/or problem analysis while executing day to day processes related to area of responsibility. Develops & maintains cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models. Supports business through ad-hoc queries & maintains reports
• 10% Manages vendor/business partner relationships

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This position reports to Manager of Sr Manager
• This position has no Direct Reports

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% 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 Master's 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, Visio-Process Mapping Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Finance/CBA/Capital Budget Experience

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:

• 3

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• None