Warehouse & Distribution Operations Analyst

First Roles; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Uline Inc. is seeking an Operations Analyst to support a fast-paced distribution environment. You will analyze operational data, develop reports, and identify process improvements across warehouse and logistics.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, improve accuracy and throughput, and assist with capacity planning and forecasting. Ideal candidates bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for driving efficiency in a structured,

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience analyzing operational data and generating reports.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational, warehouse, and distribution data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and performance metrics for leadership.
• Support process optimization to improve efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
• Collaborate with ops, logistics, and inventory teams to streamline workflows.
• Document processes and SOPs and support best-practice implementations.
• Assist with forecasting, capacity planning, and labor utilization analysis.
• Monitor KPIs and service levels, making recommendations to meet targets.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Validate data quality and ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Prepare presentations and summaries for management decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Operations analysis

Warehouse operations

Distribution operations

SQL

Advanced Excel

Reporting and dashboards

KPI development

Process improvement

Forecasting

Education

CSCP

Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt

APICS/ASCM coursework

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL/Database querying

Job description

Operations Analyst

Uline Inc., a leading North American distributor in wholesale trade, seeks an Operations Analyst to support our fast-paced, performance-driven distribution environment. In this role, you’ll analyze operational data, develop reports, and identify process improvements across warehouse and logistics operations. Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, improve accuracy and throughput, and support capacity planning and forecasting. Ideal candidates bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for driving efficiency in a structured, high-expectation setting with clear opportunities for growth.

• Analyze operational, warehouse, and distribution data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for leadership.
• Support process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
• Collaborate with operations, logistics, and inventory teams to solve problems and streamline workflows.
• Document processes, create standard operating procedures, and support implementation of best practices.
• Assist with forecasting, capacity planning, and labor utilization analysis.
• Monitor KPIs and service levels, providing recommendations to meet performance targets.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Validate data quality and ensure accuracy of operational reporting.
• Prepare presentations and summaries for management decision-making.

• Data analysis
• Operations analysis
• Warehouse and distribution operations
• SQL or database querying
• Advanced Excel
• Reporting and dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• KPI and performance metric development
• Process improvement and workflow optimization
• Forecasting and capacity planning
• Documentation and SOP development

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) – preferred
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt – preferred
• APICS / ASCM coursework or certifications – a plus