Logistics Analyst

HD Supply is one of the largest industrial distributors in North America. The company provides a broad range of products and value-add services to approximately 500,000 customers with leadership positions in maintenance, repair and operations, water infrastructure and residential and non-residential construction sectors.

Gather disparate data from various data sources; analyze and normalize to ensure data integrity for analysis. Provide consistent, relevant and accurate data as well as guidance/knowledge of the data and definitions that are available for analysis.

**Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities** * Serves as a resource to assigned client in area of expertise. * Gathers and compiles raw data; conducts research for industry trends and benchmarks; and normalizes data to be incorporated into a centralized data format. * Analyzes, reports, makes comparisons to industry/company benchmarks, determines trends, and prepares cost analyses. * Defines data definitions and documents data limitations. * Prepares spreadsheets for data analysis; prepare reports with charts and graphs, mailing lists, maps and ad hoc requests. May make presentations. * Provides recommendations based on findings and analysis. Provides input on policies and procedures. * Participate in department and interdepartmental projects. * Performs other duties as assigned. **Nature and Scope** * Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information, inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data. * Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by supervisor and/or direct "customers" of the process. * May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support personnel or professional personnel.

**Minimum Qualifications** * Must be eighteen years of age * Must pass the Drug Test * Must pass the Background Check * Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable **Education and Experience** * Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in related field; certification is required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in related field. Certification is required in some areas. **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience in logistic processes of warehouse operations and distribution programs. * Minimum of 2 years experience in a Technical Analyst role utilizing applicable technologies (i.e., SQL, Oracle or similar ERP, Warehouse Management Applications, Cognos or other report writer tools, and Unibar or other label development software). * Purchasing/inventory management experience. * Experience in acquiring data within large multi-system enterprise environments. * Working knowledge of data rationalization and data definitions. **Work Environment** * Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. * Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. * No travel required.