Logistics Analyst, DFC Implementation

Overview

Company Overview

What’s the best place we’ve ever built? The place where we work. At Home Depot, our goal is to provide the highest level of service, the broadest selection of products, and the most competitive prices. As the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, we operate more than 2,200 retail stores across North America. And each of our associates are focused one thing — helping our customers build and improve their homes, businesses, and ultimately their lives.

Job Description

A Logistics Analyst uses analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand, predict, and/or control Logistics operations and processes. 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 management s goals and standards. Completes all tasks in expected timeframes. Must be a self starter, detail oriented, able to support multiple projects and/or Logistics business functions, possesses excellent communication skills, works well with a team, interacts with multiple levels and functions with the Logistics organization, and able to manage vendor/business relationships.

• 25% Create and analyze reports to support business execution.
• 25% Develops business tools and solutions based on knowledge, product or technology and identifies Logistics process improvement.
• 15% Supports vendor/business partner relationships.
• 15% Develops and maintains cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models
• 10% Performs data management through a combination of data mining, data modeling, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis and/or problem analysis; while executing day to day processes related to area of responsibility.
• 10% Supports the business through ad-hoc queries, and maintains reports from a variety of resources as specific to department or organizational needs

• No direct responsibility for supervising others.

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

• 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.

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

• Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Math or Finance 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

• 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.

• No additional education

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• No additional years of experience

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• Business Analysis: Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause and redesigning internal and external business processes.
• Business Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience by translating and articulating technical concepts to non-technical groups.
• "Creative Thinking: Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem.
• Financial Acumen: Utilizes fundamental concepts of finance to manage budgets, forecast costs, and provide information to account for the financial impact of decision-making."
• "Adaptability: Adapts to and embraces change with composure, resilience, and perseverance in the face of constraints, high pressure, and adverse situations.
• Delivers Results: Demonstrates a clear bias for action and a sense of urgency on priorities."
• "Drives Excellence: Approaches problems systematically; develops solutions with sustainable and scalable results.
• Excels in Customer Service: Thinks and acts with a customer perspective."
• Inspires Achievement: Excites associates about change, by explaining its benefits and the business case.

Pay Range

$50,000.00 - $130,000.00

Benefits

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Must be 18+, legally permitted to work in the US, and have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field. 2+ years of work experience required.

Key Responsibilities

• analyzing logistics data
• developing business tools
• managing vendor relationships

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Visio, Mini-Tab, SQL, Visual Basic

Job Details

• Category: Supply Chain / Logistics / Procurement
• Seniority: Entry Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Georgia, United States
• Salary: USD 50,000 – 130,000 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Retirement plan
• Generous parental leave

About The Home Depot

The world's largest home improvement specialty retailer operating over 2,200 stores across North America. — Industry: Retail and Wholesale