Senior Analyst Transportation

Job Summary

Responsible for the analysis to support logistics and transportation management and forecasting for one or more assigned categories or business units. Responsible for analyzing logistic systems and processes, recommending and supporting the implementation of new processes and technology. Mentors and trains logistics analysts, develops standard streamlined processes for analytical team.

Job Responsibilities
 

• Analyzes information to develop moderately complex logistical plans that affect supply chain services, material handling, inventory control, critical parts availability, import/export licensing, shipment and distribution, or third party warehousing. Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and to reduce costs. Reviews recommendations of process improvements by junior staff members.
• Creates and reviews procedures for distribution and inventory management to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost. Ensures rational distribution and delivery according to analysis report and tracking records while promoting a safe work environment.
• Enhances product workflow by analyzing and developing logistics plans that affect supply chain, distribution, and transportation which include performing daily tasks using dispatch software, AS400, and On Board Truck computers, schedules trailer assignments for the loading dock and repairs.
• May evaluate customer service needs and/or field service commitments to ensure customer requirements and commitments are met. The position may also draft or review operational procedures for distribution and inventory management to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost.
• Creates and analyzes moderately complex reports to support business execution. The position develops business tools and maintains cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models.
• Independently perform parts of a large project, applying knowledge of root causes and areas of responsibility.
• The position creates and analyzes moderately complex reports to support business execution.
• Performs assignments and part of projects requiring the application of specialized Supply Chain and Logistics analytical techniques and specialized methods. Monitors, researches, and identifies supply chain or logistics service or performance trends, and material, acquisition, or inventory control issues to prevent and resolve problems.
• Develops and cultivates productive internal and/or external working relationships to work collaboratively.
• Working under moderate direction on diverse assignments, this position analyzes and applies policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and integrated systems and techniques to support Supply Chain and Logistics operations and related functions.
• Trains and mentors other analysts on end to end supply chain components, analytical techniques, and best practices.

About Walgreens
Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.