Distribution Analyst (Shift Planner) - 1st and 2nd Shift Available, Salt Lake City, Utah ID - 15237

Who We Are: 

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

 

 

NEW BALANCE - NOW HIRING!

 

Come join our Brand New facility!

State-of-the-Art Distribution Center, Salt Lake City, Utah

 

Two Shifts Available:

(1) 1st Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, occasional weekends

(1) 2nd Shift: 6:00 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. Sunday - Thursday, occasional Fri/Sat

 

2nd Shift training will be completed on 1st shift, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. until late June or July.

 

What's in it for you?

·       Robust benefit offering to fit various lifestyles and life stages.

·       40% Employee discount on New Balance (In-store and online).

·       Lifestyle Benefit program - reimbursement for eligible wellness and lifestyle activities.

·       Pay-for-Performance performance management program and company bonus payout eligibility

·       401k Retirement:  100% match up to 5% of contributions and 100% vested.

·       Tuition Reimbursement

·       Discounts on: Cellular phones, Travel, Entertainment, Consumer Goods and much more!
 

JOB MISSION:

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Responsible for creating and managing employee work schedules within a distribution center, optimizing staffing levels by considering factors like workload demands, employee availability, and business needs, to ensure efficient operations and productivity across different shifts. Responsible to plan and Monitor operations using KPI/Metrics within the Distribution Center. Developing daily, weekly and monthly reports for Operations execution while ensuring that the Distribution Organization is a value-added partner.

 

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Monitor production in real time across WES/WMS communicating with cross functional departments.

  • Effectively communicate changes to workflow, and important information to warehouse leadership.

  • Support the Operations Managers to develop shift schedules for warehouse staff to optimize execution and customer experience.

  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, efficiency, and accuracy within each shift

  • Coordinate DC workload management with operations, wave planning to allocate labor strategies to balance costs, customer needs, and inventory availability.

  • Act as the contact between departments and management teams, ensuring accurate inventory counts, and reports all issues to operations management.

  • Execution customer Service Level agreements through distribution.

  • Report daily releases and status of orders.

  • Act as contact between departments and management teams, such as planning, and the distribution team to ensure communication and operations is ongoing and accurate.

  • Prepare and maintain reporting and KPI’s.

  • Other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS

  • Highly skilled in MS Excel; knowledge of SQL or Python preferred.

  • Ability to present data analysis findings to various levels of the organization.

  • Able to work independently, or with very little supervision.

  • Must be extremely detail orientated.

  • Uses sound judgment and takes proactive approach to solve issues.

  • Communicates complex reporting, variances, and trends through written correspondence.

  • Effectively manages multiple priorities to ensure departmental success.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the distribution process.

  • Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English fluently; ability to match numbers/letters.

  • Strong verbal and written skills utilizing appropriate demeanor, proper grammar/spelling, and respectful tone to communicate clearly and effectively; professional phone demeanor.

  • Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; detail oriented.

  • Attention to detail, learning mind-set and collaborative mindset/working style. Ability to learn and retain processes and procedures in a changing environment.

  • Sit/stand and work on a computer for long periods of time.

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