Sr. Logistics Analyst, LM Sustainment (DFC)

The Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Senior Logistics Analyst to turn data into insights that improve logistics operations. You will forecast, develop cost models, and implement process improvements while mentoring analysts and collaborating across teams.

This role requires strong communication, project leadership, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives. Occasional travel up to 25% and a focus on cost optimization and performance metrics are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in logistics/analyst roles.
• Experience with Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tools; SQL/Visual Basic skills are a plus.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and ability to manage vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily project activities for large-scale initiatives.
• Develop scorecards to measure project performance against business cases.
• Forecast and implement process improvements for assigned projects.
• Analyze data to support business requests and identify cost savings.
• Manage vendor/business partner relationships and provide senior-level recommendations.

Skills

Six Sigma

Project management

Finance/cost budgeting

Data analysis

SQL

Visual Basic

Data mining

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering / Business Admin / Math / Finance

Tools

MS Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, Visio)

Mini-Tab

SQL

Visual Basic

Visio

Job description

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

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 up to 25% 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