Distribution Analyst

Ro le description:

The Distribution Analyst has responsibilities for providing analysis and insights within warehouse operations and external warehouse relationships by developing, producing performance metrics for use in managing Ardagh Metal Packaging – North America (AMP-NA) business. This includes forecasting needs, identifying trends, and formulating cost savings opportunities to distribution leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Provide operational and analytical support to warehouses, plants, and other departments as needed
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the use of AMP-NA technology to manage technical support for warehouses
• Utilize dashboards, line loads and other systems and reporting to review inventory levels vs. needs for AMP’s network
• Identify and solve logistical problems and assist leadership in making data-driven decisions in the areas of logistics forecasting and performance, and overarching logistics strategy
• Develop cost/benefit models to support logistics projects that track and analyze vendor cost performance to projected benefits
• Build models to identify choices, formalize trade-offs, specify constraints, and track and analyze the impact of performance expectations on budgeted expectations
  • This could be through PowerBI, Excel, or any other applicable tools
• Collect appropriate data from internal and external sources for short-term, medium-term and long-term planning
• Extract large-scale data from multiple data tables and data warehouses and combine data into one format for consistent analysis across business units
• Query data from organization databases to monitor manufacturing capacity, lead time, and other operational data that could affect logistics performance, analysis, and reporting
• Use Pivot Tables, SQL, VB Macros, and any other statistical modelling functions and formulas for data cleansing, formatting, and data modelling purposes
• Assist in new provider set up including CAR preparation, internal vendor setup, training and hypercare
• Assist in the day-to-day management and execution of outsourced warehouses including continuous improvement
• Acquire, validate, store, protect, and process required data
• Develop and publish training documents and processes for various systems in use at AMP-NA and conduct training classes for peers, plant employees, and vendor employees
• Assist in overall strategy planning that includes all planning and budgeting functions

Minimum skills / qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field
• Two (2) years of logistics and transportation experience
• Two (2) years of experience analyzing warehousing and/or distribution networks
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred skills / qualifications:

• Previous experience utilizing Power BI any other applicable data visualization tool
• Previous experience using SAP

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.

The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $85,400.00 and $128,200.00per year. This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on the company meeting or exceeding certain targets. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.

Benefits Offered :

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.