Distribution Network Analyst

Job Summary:

The Distribution Network Analyst will oversee the daily inventory distribution plans to deliver against business objectives and Distribution Center (DC) stocking strategies. They will ensure successful delivery of products to the global DC’s while aligning with internal departments on improvement opportunities. They will monitor and resolve any bottlenecks identified and track key metrics for improved performance.

The Distribution Network Analyst’s day-to-day responsibilities will be to manage the outgoing product flow from production and will plan the movement of Finished Goods inventory to the global DC’s. Their goal is to maintain high distribution service levels by utilizing metrics such as DC Stocking Targets and Days On Hand (DOH) to make timely and data-driven decisions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that Global DC’s have sufficient Days on Hand of Finished Goods inventory at all times
2. Plan and execute on Finished Goods distribution strategy to replenish stock levels at the DC’s
3. Maintain a positive working relationship with DC Managers, Production, Planning, & Warehouse/Logistics to ensure a streamlined flow of communication and timely inventory receipts
4. Collaborate with DC Managers to identify and resolve bottlenecks, constraints and/or potential product shortages within the distribution network
5. Monitor distribution lead-times and lead-time variability, and collaborate with Logistics to ensure key master data is accurate in planning systems/reports to drive correct behavior
6. Analyze and share daily, weekly & monthly performance reports focusing on KPI’s and stocking-level trends.
7. Utilize KPI’s and identified trends to propose opportunities for process improvement, in collaboration with the Distribution Network Superintendent

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 3 or more years of related experience as a distribution analyst
2. Strong analytical aptitude with a proven ability to use data to make strategic decisions
3. Strong organizational, time management, prioritization and planning skills
4. Proficient in interpreting data, identifying trends, and flagging risks/issues early to drive corrective behavior
5. Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation) with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization (proficient in English)

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Strong analytical and good decision-making skills;
2. Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills when utilizing Microsoft Office Professional products

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Physical requirements/Work Environment:

This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities. Some local travel may be necessary, so the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver’s license is required.

The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.