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Job Title: Business Analyst III Supply Chain (Logistics & Transportation)
PS Job Title: Business Analyst III- SC
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
Job Summary / Purpose
The Business Analyst III - Supply Chain (Logistics & Transportation) supports the development of Entergy's supply chain technology, automation capabilities, and logistics strategy, ensuring materials are delivered safely, on time, and to the correct locations for Power Generation, Nuclear, Transmission, and Distribution operations.
The position leverages logistics expertise, advanced analytics, digital tools, and AI-enabled solutions to improve transportation performance, reduce costs, and strengthen supply chain reliability. Responsibilities include strategic program execution, KPI management, technology enablement, and continuous improvement across supply chain logistics operations.
Key stakeholders include Business Units, Finance, Risk Management, Supply Chain and Suppliers.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance

• Actively promote a strong safety culture and safety-first behaviors with teams and suppliers.
• Embed safety requirements into logistics processes, contracts, and performance expectations.

Logistics Operations & Technology

• Support the development and execution of logistics and transportation workstream aligned with the multi-year supply chain strategic roadmap.
• Develop and implement AI, automation, technology, and digital workflows to improve visibility and performance. Ensure governance and accuracy output.
• Optimize transportation networks, routing, and freight modes (LTL, FTL, heavy-haul, crane/rigging, courier, air, ocean).
• Build and manage KPIs, dashboards, and reporting routines to track results and drive improvement.
• Oversee end-to-end material flow from material readiness through delivery.
• Manage third-party logistics (3PL) provider performance, compliance, and service levels.
• Support RFx activities, carrier selection, rate analysis, and contract compliance.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare materials for leadership briefings, stakeholder updates, and reviews.
• Perform market research and benchmarking to support strategic decision-making.
• Support system enhancements, process standardization, and change-management initiatives.

Supply Chain Operations

• Lead logistics and transportation governance activities, including carrier strategy meetings and performance reviews.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for logistics and transportation, operations, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Provide operational support to resolve disruptions, delays, claims, or capacity constraints.
• Support transportation budget planning, cost management, and compliance monitoring.
• Perform storm duties and support emergency response assignments as required.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business units, suppliers, and partners.
• Ensure alignment with supply chain policies, ethical standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with procurement, warehousing, inventory, project controls, and finance teams to ensure integrated logistics and transportation execution and reporting.

Culture & Integrity

• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements
Education

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Technology, or Management Information Systems.
• In lieu of degree: Minimum of 9+ years of relevant supply chain or inventory management experience.
• Relevant industry experience preferred.

Experience

• Required: 4-6 years of technical, systems, or analytical experience.
• Preferred: 3-4 years of procurement, supply chain or related business/analytics experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Technical

• Skilled in applying data-driven methodologies and IT systems to identify operational bottlenecks, forecast trends, and execute strategic, forward-thinking solutions.
• Advanced knowledge and analytical skills using Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Project (preferred: Access) and SQL, Python or similar tools.
• Ability to develop AI-enabled tools for forecasting, optimization, and automated workflows.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Ability to perform cost-benefit analyses and translate data into actionable business insights.
• Strong understanding of multimodal transportation and end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Proficient knowledge of warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment processes, such as, but not limited to, yard management, receiving, put-away, packing, sorting, and shipping.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and ERP platforms.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and international trade compliance requirements.

Professional

• Proficient application of project management principles to ensure systematic, thorough completion of each assignment, identifying critical pathways and risks to delivery.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of supply chain value drivers.
• Effective communicator with strong influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to coach and support peers in analytics, systems, and process improvement.
• Experience translating business requirements into technology or automation solutions.

Certifications

• Preferred: Professional supply chain certifications (e.g., CPSM, APICS, or equivalent).

Other Information
This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and requirements of the role but is not exhaustive. Duties and requirements may evolve based on business needs. Employment is at-will and this description does not constitute a contract.
Primary Location: Texas-The Woodlands Texas : The Woodlands
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124025
PS Job Title: Business Analyst III- SC
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
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The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.