Logistics Senior Analyst
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Dollar General is hiring a Logistics Senior Analyst to support domestic transportation operations. Day to day, the role analyzes large supply chain datasets and builds strategic KPI reports using 1010data, Excel, PowerBI, and Blue Yonder TMS, while training teammates, communicating insights to stakeholders, and helping test and implement system enhancements.
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Company Overview
General Summary:
The role primarily involves analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to generate strategic reports. A solid understanding of supply chain metrics and proficiency in data analytics tools like 1010data, Excel, and PowerBI to measure KPIs is required.
Job Details
Duties & Responsibilities:
Analytics and Reporting
- Utilize Excel, PowerBI, 1010data and Blue Yonder TMS Software to extract, transform, and automate data that can drive strategic decisions and operational improvements.
- Analyze and summarize large data sets while ensuring its accuracy, and effectively communicating to leadership and team members.
- Train team members and assist with various projects to improve reporting and support the development of team members.
Technical Expertise
- Willingness to learn and be a subject matter expert of the Transportation systems and datasets.
- Requires thorough understanding of system capabilities; responsible for testing and implementing enhancements to support business priorities.
Communication
- Effectively communicate to key stakeholders and business partners, both internal and external.
- Ensure timely email management to support stores and field partners.
- Provide actional feedback and identify trends or solutions when summarizing reporting.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with reporting and data analysis.
- Advanced knowledge of data analytics software, including 1010data, Excel, and PowerBI.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Problem solver who can work effectively in a team environment.
- Executes with a sense of urgency and manages multiple projects and deadlines.
Qualifications
Work Experience &/or Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain preferred with a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
