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  Req#: 181386BR
  Job Description
  
  The Supply Chain Central Planning Analyst will support Supply Chain Planning for the network by creating and supporting network wide planning tools. They will partner closely with Supply Chain Analytics & Data Science to design, construct, and publish reports used by all stakeholders including senior leaders. The Central Planning Analyst will work closely with operational teams to answer questions related to the information they publish and execute ad-hoc analysis to solve business problems. To be effective in this role, they will collaborate and develop strong relationships with DC Planning Managers and other partners across the organization. This position requires an individual with strong analytical skills and calls for a self-starter with genuine investigative talents, and the ability to find, analyze and present information to assist in developing operational strategy for efficiency within the distribution center environment and the broader supply chain. The Central Supply Central Chain Planning Analyst will report to the Sr. Manager of Operations Planning
  
  Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintains a single network platform used to streamline short-term workforce, inbound, our outbound planning.
  • Collaborates with business partners and DC leadership to understand business needs and translate central plans for execution
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of dashboards, reports, and other data visualization tools to help us monitor and improve warehouse and supply chain performance
  • Participate in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) reconciliation by analyzing, researching, and communicating operational cost/benefit tradeoffs relating to key business decisions
  • Directly supports the rollout and standup on new buildings. Including hands on training in the new site.
  • Operates with a clear bias-to-action to respond to customer needs
  • Communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Analyzing data to identify trends and patterns and inform decision-making
  • Performs and participates in root cause analysis of business problems, identifying and recommending alternative solutions, and develops reports to track key metrics and results
  • Additional duties as assigned by manager
  Scope
  • Staff supervision and development: No
  • Decision making:
    • Direct advisement and recommendation setting for a labor force of 2500+ associates, over $100MM annual payroll impact.
  • Travel: Up to 25%
  • Flex Designation: Anywhere
  The anticipated salary range for this position is $69,500 - $104,200 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.
  
  Requirements
  
  Education and Experience
  Education Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in data science or a related field
  Years of Experience
  • 2+ Years of management experience supervising production personnel, especially in distribution setting, preferred
  Skills
  • Advanced understanding of working with business intelligence systems
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to scope, prioritize, and focus on multiple tasks at a time
  • Self-starter with genuine investigative talents, ability to find, analyze, and present information to assist in developing operational strategy and efficiency within the distribution center environment
  Physical Requirements
  Corporate - Remote - General office environment requiring ability to:
  • Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time .
  • Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing.
  • Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports.
  • The ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
  Safety
  Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.
  
  About Harbor Freight Tools
  
  We're a 45 year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.

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