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- Sr Logistics Analyst Job (Atlanta, GA, 30309, USA)
Position DetailSr Logistics AnalystAtlanta, GADate: 08/08/2008
Company: The Home Depot
Category: Logistics/Supply Chain/Import
Type: Full-time
Travel: None
Relocation no
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION PURPOSE -A Logistics Sr. Analyst uses analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand, predict, improve and/or control Logistics operations and processes. Sr. Logistics Analysts are responsible for data management, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations that support Logistics management. Solves problems by considering courses of action within the framework of management s goals and standards. Operates with minimal supervision and once given general assignments, prioritizes and executes tasks. Provides and communicates recommendations to upper management. Mentors and guides Logistics Analysts in daily work tasks. Must be a self starter, detail oriented, able to support and lead multiple projects, possess excellent communication skills, work well with a team, interact with multiple levels and functions with the Logistics organization, and able to manage vendor/business relationships.
MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -25% "Utilizes quantitative skills to create and analyze reports to support business execution.Supports the business through ad-hoc queries, and maintains reports from a variety of resources as specific to department or organizational needs"25% "Develops business tools and solutions based on knowledge, product or technologyIdentifies Logistics process improvement opportunities through strategic thinking, critical thinking and analysis "20% "Provides recommendations to senior managementMentors and guides Logistics Analysts"20% "Performs data management through a combination of data mining, data modeling, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, process mapping, and/or problem analysis; while executing day to day processes related to area of responsibility. Develops and maintains cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models.Supports the business through ad-hoc queries, and maintains reports from a variety of resources as specific to department or organizational needs."10% Manages vendor/business partner relationships
NATURE AND SCOPE -Responsible for helping others and providing on-the-job training or guidance
ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -ESSENTIAL SKILLSMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -
EDUCATION REQUIRED -The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 3
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES -
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS -
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -"Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Math or Finance DegreeMaster's Degree"Experience with Six Sigma or other Process Improvement MethodologyProficient in: Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Word and Visio.Advanced Skills in: Mini-Tab, Access, SQL, Visual Basic Skills for Data Acquisition and Analysis, Visio-Process Mapping Skills"Project Management SkillsFinance/CBA/Capital Budget Experience"
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES -Business Analysis: Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause and redesigning internal and external business processes.Business Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience by translating and articulating technical concepts to non-technical groups."Creative Thinking: Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem.Financial Acumen: Utilizes fundamental concepts of finance to manage budgets, forecast costs, and provide information to account for the financial impact of decision-making." - Analyst E-Business Job (Atlanta, GA, 30309, USA)
Position DetailAnalyst E-BusinessAtlanta, GADate: 07/08/2008
Company: HD Direct
Category: E-Commerce
Type: Full-time
Travel: 0-25%
Relocation no
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION PURPOSE -Leverage primary and secondary research,customer feedback,and internet best prectices,develop creative ideas, features, and functions to best serve our customers online. Continuously research and define online customer experience best practices and translate and implement the research into practices specific to Home Depot eBusiness, to improve customer success Manage and execute marketing/media projects and strategies, as well as, each phase of the online marketing/media process. Develop rapport and relationships with third party vendors and contractors. Implement a process that is conducive for creating and maintaining up-to-date trends in interactive marketing/media and develop Point of View documents/presentations on new trends or special opportunities.
MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -* Utilize Web analysis tools, customer feedback, and primary/secondary research to develop an integrated view of the customer, key trends, and a view of how best we can serve customers online. Strategic ability to envision new features and functions that meet business needs in a way that is both feasible and practical. Stay aware of online customer experience best practices and translate into insights specific to Home Depot eBusiness. Investigate specific areas of the customer experience and develop fact-based recommendations on how to improve our online experience and/or better align results with business objectives. Manage and execute marketing and media strategy, including but not limited to, e-mail marketing, search engine marketing, special promotions, and affiliate marketing, in order to maximize business and marketing objectives. Act as daily project manager for assigned marketing/media projects and each phase of the online marketing/media process: strategy, planning, launch, optimization, and measurement/analysis. Manage relationships with third-party vendors and contractors including vendor solicitations. Stay up-to-date and advise of the latest trends in interactive marketing/media and develop Point of View documents/presentations on new trends or special opportunities.
NATURE AND SCOPE -* Reports to Senior Manager.* This position has no direct reports.
ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS* Overnight travel less than 10%ESSENTIAL SKILLSMinimum Qualifications* Must be eighteen years of age or older* Must pass the Drug Test* Must pass the Background Check
EDUCATION REQUIRED -* The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE3 Years
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS* Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS* Experienced in meeting with customer to gather requirements, turning requirements into functional requirements and coordinate efforts with IT team.* Experienced in review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user needs. Formulate systems to parallel overall business strategies.* Experience in writing detailed description of user needs, program functions, and develop business readiness plan.* Experience to include determining defects, managing enhancement and release management
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES* Familiar with the Internet, web marketing, and online user experience concepts, practices, business models, and programs. Consulting/advisory skills Able to work with internal/external clients to develop and execute programs that meet business objectives. Strong analytic skills including but not limited to financial analysis and budget management.* Capacity to understand technical products and concepts. Experience with Web analytics software. - Operations Business Analyst - Aprons of the Floor Initiative Job (Atlanta, GA, 30309, USA)
Position DetailOperations Business Analyst - Aprons of the Floor InitiativeAtlanta, GADate: 06/30/2008
Company: The Home Depot
Category: Operations