Sr. Logistics Analyst, Capital

The Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Logistics Sr. Analyst to analyze and improve logistics operations through data-driven insights. You will forecast monthly financials, build Tableau dashboards, and troubleshoot SAP/Ariba related issues while guiding junior analysts.

You will develop cost models, perform data mining, and provide senior-management recommendations. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, and vendor management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required or equivalent experience.
• Experience building monthly financial forecasts and obtaining forecast feedback.
• Experience building and managing Tableau dashboards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Query.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word and Visio.
• Advanced skills in Google BigQuery, SQL, Visual Basic for Data Acquisition.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems (Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.).
• Ariba Cloud experience managing POs, invoices, and troubleshooting issues.
• Advanced Project Management Skills and Capital Budget experience.
• Finance/CBA/Capital Budget experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes quantitative skills to create and analyze reports to support business execution.
• Develops business tools and solutions; identifies logistics process improvement opportunities.
• Provides recommendations to senior management; mentors and guides analysts.
• Performs data management, data mining, modeling, and cost/benefit analysis while supporting daily processes.
• Manages vendor/business partner relationships.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-motivation

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Finance

Tools

Tableau

SAP

Ariba Cloud

Power Query

Excel

SQL

Visual Basic for Data Acquisition

Visio

Access

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.

Supply Chain Capital forecasting support involving management of monthly-level forecasting. - Advanced Excel use managing forecasts, budgets, and connective queries (Power Query, etc). - Leverages Tableau for building and modifying Tableau dashboards. – Utilizes SAP and Ariba Cloud jointly to troubleshoot PO, invoicing, and system challenges. – 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, or Finance Degree (Master's Degree)
• Experience building monthly financial forecasts and obtaining forecast feedback
• Experience building and managing Tableau dashboards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power Query.
• Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Word and Visio.
• Advanced Skills in: Google Big Query, SQL, Visual Basic Skills for Data Acquisition and Analysis, Visio-Process Mapping Skills
• Experience using SAP, or similar ERP systems (Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.)
• Ariba Cloud experience managing and creating POs, invoices, and troubleshooting issues.
• Advanced 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