51 Ross Stores Logistics Jobs Hiring Near You

GENERAL PURPOSE: 
The Analyst, Supply Chain Strategic Initiatives role supports and drives key company goals such as advancing our Distribution Center (DC) network inbound and outbound production planning processes, DC efficiency improvements, and a wide-array of projects interfacing with multiple parts of the company.  This individual will work with Supply Chain leadership, DCs, Transportation, Corporate Planning, Finance, Allocation, and IT.  Responsibilities of the position include furthering our DC production planning platforms, managing projects with cross functional impacts, performing business analysis activities, and working with key users in the continual improvements of business processes within the supply chain environment. This individual will utilize critical thinking and analytical prowess to identify and solve problems. In addition, by following data patterns and insights, this individual should recommend ideas to leadership that will ultimately improve supply chain effectiveness and company profitability.  Individual will be required to act as a logistics subject matter expert and work efficiently within the organization and guide leadership when questions arise.  This position will be a great opportunity to grow within a very successful Fortune 500 company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
    Develop and operate as subject matter expert for logistic systems and processes
    Drive creative and production planning improvements, focusing on advancing our processes with reporting intelligence/automation
    Proactively introduce and assess if new concepts/ideas and existing processes will provide the return necessary to warrant project investment through data and reporting analysis
    Troubleshoot issues associated with the planning and actualization of merchandise flow
    Utilize advanced MS Excel skills to complete assignments quickly and effectively
    Deploy strong critical thinking skills to uncover problems and derive solutions
    Deliver detailed analyses with thoughtful findings and recommendations to leadership

COMPETENCIES:
    Adaptability    
    Analysis and Judgment    
    Communication    
    Creativity
    Initiative
    Drive for results
    Critical thinking
    Collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
    Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, able to comprehend and quickly break down complex scenarios/data/problems and come up with thoughtful and valuable insights/ideas/solutions
    A solid understanding of best practices in retail/consumer goods and/or supply chain/logistics/distribution
    Excellent written and verbal communication
    Track record of being collaborative with and influencing peers and leaders
    Willingness and flexibility to jump into the details to get the job done
    Advanced MS Excel skills
    2 years of relevant experience 
    Bachelor's degree required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:
Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer. 
Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. 
Consistent timeliness and regular attendance.  
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work.

#LI-Hybrid

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

DISCLAIMER
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.  It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.  Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.