[Hiring] Logistics Analyst @The Home Depot

Role 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 within the Logistics organization, and is able to manage vendor/business relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• 25% Create and analyze reports to support business execution.
• 25% Develop business tools and solutions based on knowledge, product or technology and identify 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.

Travel Requirements

Typically requires overnight travel 90% 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.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• 2 years of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• No additional education.
• No additional years of experience.

Certifications

• None.

Competencies

• 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.

Salary Information

For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents: The pay range for this position is between $50,000.00 - $130,000.00.