Engineering Analyst (Hybrid)

at  The Home Depot Canada

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Must fill minimum time-in-position and performance management code requirement of V2
• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field of study
• 1 to 2 years of experience is preferred
• Experience with Six Sigma or other Process Improvement Methodology is preferred
• Certification and experience using Time and Motion Study methods (MOST, Time Studies, etc.) is preferred
• Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visual Basic, SQL, Word and Visio.
• Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause and redesigning internal and external business processes.
• 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.
• Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Engineering Analyst uses continuous improvement and analytical methods to understand, model, and improve supply chain productivity.

ANALYSTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Measuring / analyzing current and proposed process metrics
• Identifying inefficiencies within the supply chain
• Partnering with key stakeholders to brainstorm and implement solutions
  This position requires a self-starter, detail oriented individual able to support multiple projects and/or business functions, possesses excellent communication skills, works well with a team, interacts with multiple levels and functions with the supply chain organization, and able to manage relationships.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Using Lean/Six Sigma principles to identify savings opportunities within the supply chain
• Use analytical methods to model/quantify current and future state performance and costs
• Facilitate discussions with key business stakeholders (i.e. Operations, IT) to generate solution ideas and provide status updates and reporting
• Develop and manage action plans associated with improvement initiatives
• Create cost-benefit analyses to justify the purchase of assets and equipment
• Identify and communicate process opportunities through the creation of process/value stream maps
• Collection of data to support analyses, either systemically or by observational methods
• Prepare and present project details/updates when necessary