Job Description

Responsible for developing solutions to complex business challenges. Lead the division on analytics projects, with the ability to effectively communicate results, summarize findings and propose next steps. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, Integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Produce operational analysis from internal and external data sources for use in decision making
• Develop innovative and reliable insights through use of descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytical techniques
• Perform required key analyses across various functions of the Supply Chain including but not limited to Warehousing, Transportation, Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing
• Identifying capabilities and processes that drive continuous improvement, prepare improvement projections and post-implementation variance analysis
• Act as subject matter expert for Kroger Supply Chain related data
• Provide excellent customer service to all Kroger Supply Chain business partners
• Independently exercise sound analytical judgment, draw insights and document findings
• Travel independently up to 25%
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum

• 2+ years analytical experience with emphasis on transportation and/or Supply Chain
• Ability to perform statistical data analysis and analytical review
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, and Business Intelligence tools for example: Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, R
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
• Must be a team player, and demonstrated ability to relate to and understand others
• Exhibit a passion and enthusiasm for developing analytical solutions
• Strong attention to detail for identifying errors in calculations and reports
• Proven experience in prioritizing and handling multiple projects and assignments while attaining on-time completion
• Ability to delegate and follow up on assignments while striving for results

• Professional demeanor and confidentiality as the position has access to extremely sensitive information

Desired

• Bachelor's Degree in an analytical or technical field (Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Statistics, Math, etc.)
• Supply Chain Operations or Planning role (Demand Panning, Network Planning, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Transportation)
• Strategic Network Design projects and solutions (LLamasoft Supply Chain Guru, Insight SAILS, etc).
• Sales and Operations Planning development and implementation
• Knowledge with big data platforms (Cloudera Hadoop, SAP HANA, etc.)