Engineering Analyst

Overall Job Summary

This position is responsible for supporting process improvements and best practices (safety, productivity, quality, and storage utilization) within the Tractor Supply DC Network through the design and execution of analytical models and reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

• Assess key areas of DC operations that need analytical support.
• Extract data from business applications using Manhattan WMOS, IBM Cognos, SAP Business Objects, Kronos, and Compass Order Routing System (CORS).
• Conduct analysis using tools available - Excel, Access, Tableau, Alteryx, Oracle SQL Developer, or Google Analytics.
• Convert raw data into insights and present recommendations to leadership using data visualization, charts and graphs.
• Build models to support what-if scenarios using linear and non-linear programming methods.
• Leverage expertise to define slotting opportunities including but not limited to ABC Analysis, cube movement, storage type, consolidation, SKU affinity, and warehouse zoning/sequencing.
• Support Logistics Process Improvement Managers (LPIM) with routine data entry and reporting of key operational indicators.
• Aid in the planning and documentation of both functional and technical business requirements needed to create improved and sustainable slotting processes for the TSC DC Network
• Help LPIMs define which operating indicators should be tracked on a regular basis.
• Establish the intake, data entry, and reporting tools/processes for sustained monitoring.
• Execute the data entry and reporting on time and accurately as required by LPIMs.
• Support planning and execution of day to day DC slotting process and other operational challenges
• Aid in the planning and documentation of both functional and technical business requirements needed to create improved and sustainable slotting processes for the TSC DC Network.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 2 years' experience in distribution operations in retail preferred.

Education: Bachelor's degree from and accredited college or university in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain/Logistics, Business Analytics, Statistics or Accounting. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Professional Certifications: APICS CLTD, CAP, & MCSE preferred

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

• Problem solving, communication, organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability and proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work independently, positively handle conflict, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to write policies, procedures, and executive summaries
• Display detail-oriented approach to work

Working Conditions

• Normal office working conditions
• Ability to travel 35% of the time

Physical Requirements

• Sitting
• Standing (not walking)
• Lifting up to 10 pounds

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.

Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.

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