LOGISTICS/BUSINESS ANALYST II (Finance)

Responsible for developing solutions to complex business challenges related to the flow of all products across the Kroger Supply Chain. Develop solutions and lead team through data analysis, solution development and project management. Lead the division on analytical projects relating to vendors, skus, and commodities to determine optimal strategic solutions 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. Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain or business-related field
- 2+ years of experience in Sales and Operations Planning Development and Implementation
- 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Operations or Planning role such as Demand Planning, Network Planning, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Transportation
- 2+ years of analytical experience with emphasis on transportation and/or Supply Chain
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
- Knowledge of analytical tools such as Business Objects, Tableau, and Power BI
- Ability to delegate and follow up on assignments while striving for results
- An in-depth and broad understanding of problem identification, analysis and resolution
- Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a team-based environment

Desired
- Master's Degree analytical or technical field (i.e., business administration, finance, accounting, engineering, statistics, math)- Lead mid-size moderately complex and strategic projects involving multiple vendors/skus/commodities
- Work collaboratively with inventory & replenishment, distribution operations, transportation operations and supplier community to optimize flow of goods with network capacity constraints
- Leverage, produce, and provide predictive operational analysis from internal and external data sources for use in decision making
- Lead team through data analysis and solution development
- Interpret and present innovative and reliable insights through use of descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytical techniques
- Develop process solutions which turn data insights into actionable improvement
- Perform required key analysis across various functions of the Supply Chain, including, but not limited to Warehousing, Transportation, Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing
- Identify capabilities and processes that drive continuous improvement, prepare improvement projections and post-implementation variance analysis
- Act as subject matter expert for Kroger Supply Chain KPIs and metrics to drive business change; independently exercise sound analytical judgment, draw insights and document findings
- Provide excellent customer service to all Kroger Supply Chain business partners
- Travel independently (<25> - Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation