Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
The Distribution Engineering Analyst will support Engineering & Operational activities and projects across Europe. Primary responsibilities will include supporting Warehouse execution activities, operational IT changes, operational processes, and inventory analyses.
This position supports our Distribution Operations, across 6 warehouses and 4 3PL locations with a team of more than 150 warehouse operations employees and handling more than 2.6 million lines per year.
Key Responsibilities:
- Use ERP/WMS system to analyse and supervise inventory storage and set-up across the DC network to ensure efficiency and productivity of the supply chain operations.
- Ensure compliance of inventory storage to regulatory requirements and company policies (Chemical, Cold Chain and consumables).
- Ensure ERP/WMS IT projects are delivered with a high standard to avoid any operational issues during implementation.
- Support and provide input into new DC sites and CAPEX projects where required such as warehouse storage design, automation, MHE selection, etc.
- Ensure Warehouse operational interfaces are managed appropriately.
- Ensure all WMS IT changes are tested in line with the IT deployment schedule.
- Lead and support continuous improvement agenda through use of PPI tools.
Key Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge and experience of ERP/WMS systems (example - IBS, SAP, Manhattan, Red Prairie or other best in breed) with a strong data-analytical background.
- Strong data analysis & problem-solving skills.
- Solid understanding of distribution, warehousing, and supply chain activities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio).
- Ability to work in a multi-functional European team and willingness to travel (10-20%).
- Proficient in English language - French and/or German a plus.
- Good interpersonal, communication, and interaction skills, both verbal and written.
- Highly organized with solid attention to detail.
Beneficial:
- Microsoft Access database and Power BI.
- SQL database knowledge including writing queries.
- Experience working with a quality management system (ISO).
- Continuous improvement experience qualifications (Lean, PPI, MOST, 5S, etc.).
- Project management experience.
- AutoCAD experience.
Minimum Requirements / Experience:
- A Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics, or relevant field Or Technical apprenticeship coupled with equivalent training and experience (NVQ, HND, HNC, etc.).
- Strong ERP/WMS experience (example - IBS, SAP, Manhattan, Red Prairie or other best in breed).
- Background of project management with full cycle of responsibilities.