Sr. Logistics Analyst, Transportation

The Home Depot

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an experienced Logistics Sr. Analyst to optimize logistics operations through data-driven insights.

You will manage data, analyze performance, and develop recommendations that align with business goals, while coordinating multiple large-scale supply chain initiatives. Responsibilities include forecasting, process improvement, and cost-savings initiatives, with collaboration across functions and vendor relationships.

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 a related field.

Responsibilities

Utilize quantitative skills to create and analyze reports supporting business execution.
Develop tools and solutions based on knowledge, product or technology.
Provide recommendations to senior management and mentor other analysts.
Perform data mining, modeling, and cost/benefit analysis for day-to-day processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Word

Visio

SQL

Visual Basic

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Mini-Tab

Access

SQL

Visual Basic

Visio

Job description

Req184926

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