Sr. Supply Chain-Routing Analyst

Job Description Hybrid: This position requires the candidate to reside in or be willing to relocate to the Raleigh, NC area. Salary: $83,000 - $88,000 (based on individual qualifications) Annual Bonus: 10% Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401K Travel: 10%-20% Job Description Summary This position is responsible for developing, analyzing, planning, and implementing supply chain solutions to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. Directs, plans, and manages end to end supply chain and integration projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished within prescribed time frames and budget. Provides decision support and counsel by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data, as well as forecasting business trends to support the overall strategic and operating plans of Advance Auto Parts. SUMMARY This position is responsible for responsible for optimizing transportation routes, schedules, and delivery plans to ensure efficient and cost-effective logistics operations. This role involves analyzing data, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to improve transportation efficiency. Develop and implement efficient routes for delivery vehicles or other transportation methods. Assist in driving changes by analyzing large data sets and creating transportation solutions that support day-to-day business operations as well as informing them of current or proposed business solutions. Provide decision support and counsel by collecting, analyzing data, interpreting data, and forecasting business trends to support the overall strategic and operating plans of Advance Auto Parts. This position will also assist with ensuring timely payments to our transportation vendors. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs moderately complex analysis of information, problems, and/or data under general supervision Tracks, monitors, and measures benefits of implemented solutions for complex multivariable issues Communicates perceived risks to senior staff members and leadership with risk mitigation recommendations Develops, analyzes and disseminates weekly, periodic, and quarterly reports Perform return on investment (ROI) analysis to determine viability and priority of pending transportation projects. Provide root/cause analysis to support decision-making by effectively communicating and translating the results into business insights and actions. Provide direction for project personnel to ensure the project progresses on schedule and within the prescribed budget. Assisting with the timely and accurate payment of our freight pay and audit vendors Conduct field surveys to evaluate operations and recommend changes Work with Distribution facilities and facilities management to provide pertinent and timely KPIs Prepare recommendations for senior management evaluation QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. In-depth knowledge of distribution and transportation processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration. Proficiency in transportation software and data analysis tools. (Appian preferred). Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines. Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, AS/400 and SQL skills Experience with Power BI a plus Strong analytical and organizational skills Knowledge of transportation field equipment strongly preferred Background in invoice processing and payment preferred Understanding of financial impacts related to supply chain and transportation Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of senior management, department heads, managers, clients, customers, and the general public Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Experience working in retail environment preferred EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or another related area, and 3 to 5 years experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS None PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. California Residents click below for Privacy Notice: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. As of October 5, 2024, Advance operated 4,781 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 1,125 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.