Warehouse & Distribution Operations Analyst

First Roles; Salem Lakes (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; 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 data, build reports, and identify process improvements across warehouse and logistics operations.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for driving efficiency in a structured setting with growth opportunities. You will partner with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and support capacity planning and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required.
• Experience analyzing operational/warehouse data to drive improvements.
• Proficiency with SQL or querying databases and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Data analysis

Operations analysis

Warehouse and distribution operations

SQL or database querying

Advanced Excel

Reporting and dashboards

KPI and performance metric development

Process improvement

Forecasting and capacity planning

Documentation and SOP development

Education

CSCP – preferred

Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt – preferred

APICS / ASCM coursework or certifications – a plus

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

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