Data Analyst Consultant at Fortna

This position will primarily focus on data gathering, analysis, modeling, research, and knowledge capture.

As a member of the Analysis Center of Excellence (ACE) team, you'll gain hands-on, real-world experience and exposure to distribution center operations, process optimization and material handling technologies. You'll support exciting projects of leading companies all around the world to optimize their Supply Chains and contribute on internal initiatives to develop and continuously improve our state-of-the-art processes and tools.

OBJECTIVES INCLUDE:

• This position will give the Analyst the opportunity to understand how to translate strategic objectives into specific recommendations and action plans.
• The Analyst will learn how to analyze and develop what is needed to make the “business case” for proposed solutions.
• The Analyst will gain practical experience in logistics execution, performance management, metrics and reporting.
• The Analyst will have exposure to best practices, technologies and equipment used on world-class distribution operations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Storing, gathering, and analyzing data by means of SQL, MS Excel and MS Access and other Fortna utilized programs/tools.
• Data modeling using Fortna’s proprietary tools and package tools for financial and operational modeling.
• Supporting delivery of solutions including business process redesign, distribution center (DC) design, organizational design, etc.
• Researching as requested.
• Designing and leading focus groups.
• Writing and delivering high-quality documentation and analysis.
• Developing specific technical expertise, e.g., Network Modeling, DC Design, Operations Implementation, etc.
• Developing and supporting internal business systems and processes.
• Writing and contributing to white papers.
• Develop new tools that will support our company different practices, this includes leading the research and look for the resources needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with evidence of strong performance in engineering, logistics, or business
• Excellent analytical and research skills
• Power-user of MS Excel and Access
• Strong problem solving and management capabilities
• Ability to work effectively on a team and support high levels of performance
• Ability to develop structured problem-solving skills
• High-level comprehension of financial analysis
• Ability to utilize good facilitation skills
• Ability to develop research and knowledge management skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Desire to continually add value to and ensure accuracy and quality in all work performed
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally
• Supply chain related work experience through cooperative programs or internships is preferred