Distribution Analyst Jobs

Position Overview
The Distribution Analyst is responsible for working closely with the VP NA and Directors on key metrics that highlight the performance of operations. The analyst will work in both the office and warehouse environment collecting and interpreting the company’s performance statistics and other relevant data. This position will compile the information and rework it into charts, graphs, and workflows to help leadership teams better understand the data.
The Distribution Analyst will maintain and improve KPI tracking for efficiency gains for the entire operation, Lean/5S program/reporting, and RPI (Revlon Performance Improvement), which is the labor management system.
The Distribution Analyst will focus on data validation and conduct data analysis to identify key factors that could increase efficiency and reduce cost and track cost per unit ratio for labor and supplies.
This position will also run and maintain Budget Tracking reports, charts, special projects, data compilation, records control, processes, and duties that entail sensitive and confidential material.
MAJOR DUTIES

• Support the 5S Lean Program and the RPI Labor Management Program
• Interpret gathered data for completeness and accuracy
• Submit reports to relevant department heads and management
• Create detail operational reports for internal teams and/or external teams
• Streamline weekly and monthly reports for all distribution departments and other various reports as they are developed: ex. budget planning, cost savings, headcount, key labor metric, BOS10 etc.
• Gain insight on patterns and trends in the analyzed data
• Work with executives and other business leaders to identify opportunities of improvement
• Collaborate with team members to gather and analyze data
• Creativity to produce various types of graphs and other methods to visualize data
• Maintain numerous daily reports: KPI reporting, Labor reporting, Daily Audit Results, Maintain 5S & recognition boards
• Perform all other duties assigned by VP of North America Distribution or Director Distribution
• Create presentations and reports based on collected data for various levels of management
• Structure large data sets to find usable information
• Keep organized and neat filing systems as well as take notes in meetings when requested

Experience

• 1-3 years of progressive logistics experience required, preferably in a multi-divisional consumer goods public company.
• 1-3 years experience in data mining

Essential
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Lean concept and 5S
• Maintain confidential information and be a team player
• Superior communication skills
• Proactive in decision making and attention to detail
• Good understanding of budgeting and reporting
• Time management and prioritization skills to ensure efficient functioning
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to gather, interpret, manipulate, and analyze data
• Superior working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Technical writing skills and exceptional verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to details for high standard on work
• Reporting and data visualization skills

EDUCATION

• Operation experience in Distribution Network such as: receiving, warehousing, order fulfillment, and shipping
• College Degree in Business preferred, Minimum High School Diploma

KEY INTERFACES

• Managers – Customer Service, Distribution Planning, Receiving, Export, Order Fulfillment, Customization and Engineering
• Supervisors – throughout the Roanoke Operation
• VP North America Distribution & Director Operation