[US DC] Senior Analyst, Planning Excellence
$74,813–$83,125 year
On-siteAurora, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Analyze data, forecast trends, and identify process improvements to optimize planning and reduce costs across Operations and Supply Chain. Develop and maintain critical tools, datasets, and reporting systems to provide real-time data access and build visualizations for internal teams and 3PL sites. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable insights through clear communication and compelling dashboards. Deliver tailored reports and presentations to support informed decision-making while championing data-driven innovation and transitioning to interactive platforms.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree: In Data Analysis, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Business Intelligence, or a related field. (or equivalent professional experience)
- Proven experience (1-3 years) in an analytical role, demonstrated through comprehensive reports, presentations, dashboards, models, and data visualizations for various audiences
- Thorough understanding and proficiency in supply chain planning processes, including demand forecasting, inventory management, and production scheduling
- Data analysis experience (1-3 years) in fulfillment, logistics, supply chain, production, or a related field
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Tableau and/or Grafana for data visualization and dashboarding
- Proficiency in SQL (preferably within Snowflake), data build tool (dbt), Common Table Expression (CTE), and Databricks SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Strong problem-solving skills using logic and data-driven insights to identify opportunities, evaluate solutions, and present critical information effectively
- 1-3 years applying quantitative / statistical methods for analysis (may include school projects)
- Demonstrated experience in demand forecasting methodologies (time series, regression, causal modeling)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to draw insights from data and explain to both technical and non-technical audiences
- 1-3 years overseeing and managing project coordination and completion, with ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration with teams and the ability to interact effectively with senior leaders
- Must be able to apply knowledge of supply chain and operations planning analysis to optimize the business
Desired Qualifications
- Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating strong SQL proficiency, particularly in Snowflake, along with expertise in data modeling and transformation tools like dbt
- Proficiency in CTEs and Databricks is preferred
- A deep understanding of data visualization platforms such as Tableau and/or Grafana is essential
- Comfortable working with Google Sheets, Google Sheet functions, Google App Script, and Excel
- R and Python programming, also nice to have in the long term, strictly for analytical DataFrame purposes
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