Kohl’s Hiring for SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST at Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Full Time

The Supply Chain Executive supports the execution of Kohl’s logistics projects and supply chain scorecards to improve service, cost, quality and speed. Do you love…analyzing process and implementing/monitoring supply chain performance data? Are you energized by…achieving process efficiencies and improvements? Do you enjoy…communicating issues and resolutions to business partners?

ACCOUNTABILITIES

COMMUNICATE SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BUSINESS PARTNERS

• Provide timely communication across the organization to internal business groups to resolve day-to-day issues as needed
• Communicate with external business partners ensuring the efficient cost effective management and movement of Kohl’s merchandise and non-merchandise 

CONDUCT PROJECT ANALYSIS AND REPORTING

• Provide necessary data to support project budgets
• Conduct statistical and cost analysis
• Develop, administer and distribute performance reports to support business operations and requirements
• Work collaboratively with internal business groups to acquire key metrics, validate and warehouse data for multiple users
• Develop and utilize new and existing exception reports to communicate and resolve supply chain issues
• Communicate appropriate issues to senior leadership as required by the business
• Track program flow and analyze supply chain performance associated with the movement and management of Kohl’s merchandise and non-merchandise operations

SUPPORT SUCCESFUL PROJECT AND PROCESS EXECUTION

• Analyze and implement process improvements across the supply chain
• Create test scripts and conduct testing for new systems and upgrades
• Inform stakeholders of project progress and new processes
• Monitor internal and external processes, identifying breakdowns and participating in the resolution 

RESOLVE REMITTANCE AND OPERATIONAL ISSUES

• Partner with other Kohl’s divisions to negotiate resolution of significant remittance issues to maintain and enhance Kohl’s business relationships
• Resolve day to day operational issues/compliance

KEY PARTNERS/STAKEHOLDERS

• Distribution Centers and E-Fulfillment Centers
• Merchants
• Product Development
• IT

SKILLS

• Communication
• Project Analysis and Reporting
• Project/Process Execution
• Technical savvy
• Issue Resolution

REPORTS TO

• Manager or Sr Manager, Logistics

EXEMPTION STATUS

• Exempt

ADDENDUMS

SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTIVE – OPERATIONS PLANNING

• Coordinate with partners across the organization and third party vendors to make short term tactical and long term strategic inventory placement decisions
• Leverage systems and software to acquire data and conduct complex analysis of business issues and opportunities
• Identify strategies and coordinate the operational implementation of opportunities that reduce costs or increase revenue
• Support recurring budgeting, forecasting, reporting and other operational activities that support Omni-channel fulfillment operations

SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTIVE – INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION

• Responsible for day to day communication and interactions concerning global import freight movement
• Manage annual ocean, air and origin bids – partnering with procurement and AP on invoicing
• ​​Analyze, report, scorecard. Develop and voice your own ideas on how to improve process, reduce cost

SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTIVE – PARCEL

• Execute day to day parcel operations for the E-commerce network and parcel carriers.  Establish parcel carrier relationships with UPS, FedEx, and USPS
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve operating efficiencies, reduced costs and improve customer experience
• Work with logistics finance group to provide weekly shipment and cost forecasts
• Prepare and manage daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of Key Performance Metrics
• Identify data integration and database solutions to reporting improvements

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Knowledge of statistical, financial and work measurement analysis
• Demonstrated initiative and drive
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Access
• Ability to multi-task across multiple projects
• Strong analytical skills, interpersonal skills and communication skills

PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial System Engineering or Supply Chain Management
• Previous experience in distribution/manufacturing engineering/fulfillment and/or inventory management
• Supply chain knowledge and global business process orientation
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills; detail oriented; flexible problem solving skills

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• On-call responsibility
• May require overnight travel
• Flexible schedule to support peak business operations