Strategic Supply Chain Analyst - Retail Logistics

Express; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PHOENIX Retail, LLC in Columbus is seeking a strategic Supply Chain Analyst to shape the end-to-end cost and quality performance for Phoenix retail customers. You will own inventory planning, vendor coordination, and daily operational reporting to optimize supply chain results.

The role requires 3–5 years in transportation or logistics analytics, strong data skills, and comfort with Excel/Google Sheets and SQL.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in transportation, logistics or supply chain analytics.
• Ability to audit parcel and freight audit payments and systems.
• Proficient in data analysis, reporting, KPI tracking and performance measurement.
• Understanding of modes of transportation.
• Ability to manage budgets and improve unit economics.

Responsibilities

• Review and track warehouse and operational supply usage, inventory levels, and replenishment needs.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and coordinate inventory counts and research in response to operational and customer requests.
• Track inbound ASN/PO completion rates and vendor fulfillment performance to identify shortages, delays, and recurring issues.
• Monitor top- and tail-performing SKUs, including end-of-life inventory, and identify opportunities for consolidation or disposition.
• Identify smart-slotting and inventory consolidation opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and space utilization.
• Research and evaluate vendors to identify cost-saving opportunities for supplies and operational purchases.
• Compare pricing, service levels, and alternatives to support purchasing decisions and ongoing cost optimization.
• Prepare and distribute daily DTC operational reporting.
• Develop and maintain weekly inbound and outbound volume projections for Radial.
• Monitor transmission and system errors, coordinate resolution, and identify recurring issues or trends.
• Track VAS projects from initiation through completion, including units worked, completed, and returned to inventory/put-away.
• Process and track inventory adjustment requests related to samples, damages, and other inventory exceptions.
• Partner with warehouse operations to investigate inventory discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.
• Respond to supply chain and inventory-related requests from Customer Service and other internal teams.
• Coordinate store address changes and maintain accurate shipping/location information across applicable systems.
• Partner with Operations, Customer Service, Transportation, IT, and external vendors to resolve day-to-day supply chain issues.

Skills

Supply chain analytics

Data analysis

KPI tracking

Budget management

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

SQL

Job description

PHOENIX Retail, LLC in Columbus is seeking a strategic Supply Chain Analyst to shape the end-to-end cost and quality performance for Phoenix retail customers. You will own inventory planning, vendor coordination, and daily operational reporting to optimize supply chain results.

The role requires 3–5 years in transportation or logistics analytics, strong data skills, and comfort with Excel/Google Sheets and SQL.