Logistics Analyst

This position will work with the Transportation and Supply chain team and key internal (Finance, Inventory Planning, Merchandising, Sourcing, etc.) and external stakeholders to provide automated analytics and reporting, as well as ad hoc requests as needed. This person will have a strong understanding of how our logistics and transportation functions as well as the technical expertise to turn data from multiple systems into key performance indicators and easy to understand metrics. In addition, this person will work across teams to collaborate and deliver analytics that support timely and cost-effective deliveries to our fulfillment centers, stores and end consumers.

Work Environment: 

At Duluth Trading Company, we fundamentally believe in strong in-person interactions as our culture thrives when we learn, create, and collaborate with each other.  We also believe that the future of work at Duluth Trading Company includes flexibility. The position can be based in our corporate headquarters, near Madison, WI, or our Belleville, WI Fulfillment Center and will offer a hybrid work arrangement allowing the flexibility to work a few days a week from home.

What You’ll Do:

• Compile, analyze and provide reporting for management pertaining to: inbound and outbound shipment costs and transit times, shipment characteristics, intercompany freight, customs duties, cargo insurance, container utilization, HTS code compliance, and other logistics data and statistics.
• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reporting
• Partners with teams to analyze and assess validity of quantitative and qualitative data
• Integrate broad working knowledge of logistics and transportation to create integrated technical innovations/ solutions for complex business situations
• Acquiredata from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
• Provides recommendations & decisions which influence and impact the success of cross-functional team projects
• Work closely with internal (Finance, Inventory Planning, Merchandising, Sourcing, etc.) and external (freight forwarders, shipping agents, small parcel and LTL/TL carriers, drayage, etc.) as needed to obtain and compile necessary data and information.
• Provides recommendations & decisions which influence and impact the success of cross-team initiatives
• Document requirements for collecting, integrating, and reporting business data
• Work with transportation management toprioritizebusiness and information needs and align on special project needs and timelines
• Participates proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Adopts organizations values in personal work behaviors, decision making, contributions and interpersonal interactions.
• Contributes to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value "can do" people, accountability, diversity, equity, and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun.

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in related area of study - Equivalent work experience would be considered

• 2+ years of experience in data and business analytics, preferably in a supply chain logistics environment

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with freight forwarders and brokers in scheduling and coordinating inbound shipments from overseas and domestic locations

• Experience in utilizing warehouse (WMS) and transportation (TMS) management systems to compile and analyze logistics data and information in support of tactical and strategic planning

• Experience working with small parcel and LTL/TL carrier shipments and related data, including invoice auditing

• Demonstrated experience consulting with business stakeholders and providing data to assist in decision making & interpreting information from several data sources to generate new insights

• Demonstrates a positive mindset, high levels of character and integrity, and a keen awareness of continuous improvement

• Advises and collaborates with others to develop strong, positive working relationships across all levels of the organization to drive success of projects and efforts

• Offers creative, innovative, data-based solutions by focusing on forward progress and creativity, even when working through complex, often competing needs

• Adjusts positively to quickly changing priorities and shifting goals

• Listens to and embraces ideas and insights from others to find better solutions

• Technical expertiseregardingdata models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques

• Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Incorta, Elevate, Qlik, Tableau, Power BI etc.),

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of databases (SQL etc.) & statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc.)

• Stronganalytical skillswith the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, in addition to group/team setting.

• Ability to communicate effectively with management and staff.

• Solid knowledge and understanding of supply chain logistics & transportation and business analytics & data warehousing best practices

Duluth Headquarters Benefits and Perks

As we continue to grow Duluth Trading Company and its house of brands, the perks have perked up, too. We’ve boosted an already impressive benefits package to include: unlimited paid time-off, 12-week full-pay parental leave, paid holiday time for the important observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, flexible schedules, and more! Why’d we go all out? Because our pursuit of a better way means that when it comes to great talent, better perks are a given.

Compensation: $$58,000 - $73,000 /Year

Compensation is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating.

From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, to meticulously built and sourced Best Made, it’s all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands-on way of life.

Top-notch quality, immersive storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can-do team that’s hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.