Demand and Logistics Planning Analyst
Description

Position Overview

As a Demand and Logistics Analyst, you are a data influencer, inspiring cross functional teams to share ideas, debate approaches and receive feedback to deliver more effective analysis to maximize efficiencies, execution, profitability, and growth. As a data expert, you promote data fluency throughout the organization and become a champion for data/research-based decision-making and developing efficiencies in the supply chain operations.


Key Accountabilities:

· Take ownership of area of responsibility to serve the customer and drive profitable sales for the company.

· Perform data analysis, review dashboards and other tools weekly to drive insights on selling, reorder needs, out of stocks and customer behavior.

· Communicate to vendor on buys, air requests, and delivery needs.

· Communicate insights, and act with speed using a data-driven point of view.

· Collaborate with subject matter expert to create and document business processes, standard operating procedures and manage updates.

· Be the subject matter expert to represent the team in Business Applications and System upgrade discussion. 

· Be the subject matter expert in Data tools and reports to enable sales channel, market, end users’ analysis. Use available data tools to synchronize data in reporting portal.

· Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports, or shipper issues. Prioritize shipments to the warehouse to ensure proper workflow and timing. 

· Keep up to date on shipping carriers, routes and rates and any changes to them. 

· Maintain and communicate cargo status reports, communicate “hot” container arrival, and be the driver to resolve issues. 

Requirements

Skills/Education/Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, or equivalent experience.

· 2-3 years of experience in retail or promotional products planning, product management, buying and/or supply chain and logistics management experience required.

· Strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to influence cross-functionally in support of the customer.

· A supportive team player.

· A personable and energetic communicator, eager to collaborate and build relationships.

· Passionate about the role of data in helping solve complex questions.

· Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) a must.

· Familiarity in Cyberquery, FDM4, Atlas, PLM, Salesforce a plus