POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position will provide the support necessary to assist the Manager, Project Operations using analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand, predict, improve and/or control the Consolidation and Logistics operations and processes as well as reporting and performing logistics and warehousing operational and financial analysis. The Sr. Analyst will design and develop logistics and inventory management metrics and reports to support the business requirements and will play a key role in Business Process Documentation, Design and Improvement. Additionally, this role will be responsible for leading key logistics and inventory management improvement initiatives and provide data driven insight and resolution recommendations.

SKILLS:

• Financial Acumen: Utilizes fundamental concepts of finance to manage budgets, forecast costs, and provide recommendations for the financial impact of decision-making.
• Fundamental understanding of supply chain, logistics and inventory management
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, effective presentation skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment or independently as required.
• Experience prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines through effective time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills - critical thinking, analyzing data, and deriving conclusions.
• Teamwork - ability to work well with others from various departments and values the perspective team members bring to a project.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced skill level in Excel, Tableau and Alteryx

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extended Sitting
• Repetitive Tasks

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree/college diploma program or equivalent program in a field of study related to the job.
• Preference will be given to a candidate with a relevant college diploma or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or logistics related field preferred.

MINIMUM YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of analytical experience

MINIMUM LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

• N/A

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/ASSETS:

• Microsoft Visio-Process Mapping Skills is an asset

Analytics & Performance Reporting

• Assist Manager with analysis templates and data to review channel selection and planning of capacity for new locations, retail events/ads and regular business.
• Design and develop inventory management metrics, inventory planning and replenishment, ensuring the in-stock and turn targets are achieved.
• Utilize quantitative skills to analyze, validate, manipulate and manage large amounts of data specific to problem solving and trend analysis reporting.
• Develop and maintain relevant reports and applications such as carrier KPI’s, vendor scorecards and Freight Cost of Goods reports.

Provide weekly reporting of financial and project operational metrics.

Operations Process Improvement

• Improve daily operational processes through process improvement methods, cross functional design and implementation.
• Improve warehousing and logistics processes through strategic thinking, process improvement, prioritization and planning.

• Development and implementation of new SOPs, review and updates for existing SOPs

  Project Management & Operational Liaison

• Audit and maintenance of master data for consolidation & logistics operation.

• Liaise with carriers, vendors and stores for ongoing operational issues, and where possible recommend/develop solutions that align with corporate objectives.

Other

• Ad hoc tasks as assigned