Senior Distribution Operations Analyst

Fortune Brands

$70K — $110K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 3+ years of data analysis experience in distribution or logistics environments.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SQL for data tasks.
  • Experience with SAP EWM is preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to identify trends.
  • Excellent communication skills for presenting findings.
  • Experience leading or mentoring junior staff is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support a team in daily and weekly data tasks.
  • Maximize inventory data accuracy and operational throughput.
  • Generate actionable insights through dashboards and reports.
  • Maintain and enhance tools and reports for labor standards and inventory.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for process improvements.
  • Work with Supply Chain on SKU rationalization for efficiency.
  • Identify improvement areas and develop processes for project transitions.
  • Assist in developing strategic and tactical capacity plans.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans.
  • Market-leading 401(k) program with company contribution.
  • Product discounts.
  • Flexible time off benefits.
  • Adoption benefits.
  • Numerous Employee Resource Groups for community support.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Senior Distribution Operations Analyst will serve as a key member for executing distribution initiatives in the Las Vegas Distribution Center. This leader is responsible for leading a small team and driving data insights that improve operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, labor utilization, and profiling performance. The analyst will leverage tools such as SAP EWM, Excel, and SQL to optimize warehouse functions and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Position Location: This is an onsite role, reporting to our Distribution Center in Las Vegas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead and support a team of hourly associates in executing daily and weekly data tasks..
• Provide a high level of support to operational teams in maximizing inventory data accuracy, profiling performance, operational throughput, workforce efficiency and labor management
• Generate actionable insights through dashboards, reports, and ad hoc analysis to support decision-making by operations leadership.
• Maintain and improve tools, reports, and processes related to labor standards, slotting, and inventory profiling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, IT, and Supply Chain teams to implement process improvements based on data findings.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain team on SKU rationalization that will enable efficiency in normal operations and/or project execution.
• Identify areas for improvement, determine metrics, and develop processes for ensuring successful transitions for projects.
• Assist in the development and presentation of strategic and tactical capacity plans to DC leadership.
• Drive the change management process by assessing situations, understanding impacts, developing recommendations and driving actions.
• Challenge current and/or traditional ways for measuring supply chain value and create new approaches/solutions that will improve business outcomes.
• Drive and maintain service in accordance with FBIN standards.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in data Analytics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably within a distribution or logistics environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, lookups) and SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with SAP EWM preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work with large datasets and identify trends or anomalies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience leading or mentoring junior staff is a plus.
• Experience operating in an ERP environment (SAP preferred) is preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering results.
• Supply Chain and Six Sigma expertise gained through training, certification, and/or industry associations is preferred (e.g., APICS, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, PMP).
• Skillful in building valued partnerships with stakeholders, communicating and influencing effectively across all levels of an organization, leading change, collaborating and working cross-functionally, facilitating workshops, applying emotional intelligence, and employing analytics.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $70,000 USD - $110,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

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