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DC Production Control Analyst

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Posted Date

04-18-2023

Job ID

27581

Job Function

Distribution Center

REI City

Issaquah

REI State

Washington

REI Location

Issaquah HQ

Remote Eligible

Yes

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What's cool about this job

REI is committed to becoming a fully inclusive, antiracist, multicultural organization. To fulfill our brand promise of enabling a life well-lived outside for everyone, we are seeking candidates who demonstrate shared values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism.

In this role, you will contribute to REI’s success by supporting the company’s Distribution Centers through the creation of demand forecasts, development and implementation of labor planning and through continuous improvement strategies.

You will collaborate with the Distribution Center and Integrated Value Chain teams to support DC operational processes or systems, work on projects that impact DC efficiencies or as a team member in support of large, more complex cross divisional efforts. The Production Control Analyst impacts DC operations by providing DC teams with information that is critical to day to day operations and annual planning. The Production Control Analyst will be directed in several aspects of their work but will be required to accomplish straightforward tasks. General proficiency with the tools, systems, and procedures required to accomplish their work is expected, though they may need to consult with their Manager or Subject Matter Experts on some technical issues. The Production Control Analyst models and acts under REI’s guiding values and mission.

! Works with DC operations teams and cross divisionally to give DCs with end-to-end forecasting, capacity planning, operational strategies, and labor guidance
! Drives discussions around DC event planning with topics including: demand forecasts, processing capacities, carryover projections, labor needs and Key Performance Indicators both via verbal presentation and in writing; utilizes presentation platforms such as MS PowerPoint, Mural or Smartsheet to document and present content.
! Creates and maintains reports that help identify and give solutions to processing and systemic bottlenecks within the DCs; focuses on continuous process improvement within the DCs through the use of data analytics
! Ability to transform data into proven visual reports that help DC and Integrated Value Chain teams make informed choices.
! Monitors DC operations on a daily basis and recommends changes to processes or strategy as needed to ensure operational efficiency across all sites.
! Works with operations to optimize production efficiencies with a focus on cost to serve, capacity and throughput utilization, and labor planning.
! Reports on DC Key Performance Indicators and underlying conditions that impacts DC operations on a weekly basis.
! Provides guidance to DC production control teams in topics such as waving, labor management and daily demand planning.
! Compiles and examines business data and metrics using MS Excel and SQL tools.
! Develops and/or refines data collection and analysis tools to measure and manage processes or business metrics.
! Monitors costs or service level agreements with internal or external partners.

Bring your passion and expertise

Preferred:

! A Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Distribution, Material Management, and/or Supply Chain from an accredited institution.
! Certification in LEAN, Six Sigma or APICS.
! Intermediate skills in data visualization software such as Tableau.

Required:

! 3+ years experience in Production Control, DC Operations Material Handling, data analytics with a focus on forecasting and planning, labor management.
! Advanced skills in Microsoft (MS) Excel is Required.
! Intermediate skills in MS Office Tools such as PowerPoint, Word and Access.
! Intermediate skills and experience with Visual Basic Script and/or SQL, SAP, Manhattan Associates (WM), and AS400 i-series.
! Participates and partners with others on one's own team and across REI for the achievement of business goals.
! Flexible in one's viewpoints and positions to support the direction taken by others at REI.
! Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities.
! Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound choices.
! Considers the ultimate impact of choices and actions on internal and external customers.
! Works smart by setting effective work goals, establishing priorities, and planning to produce quality work.
! Executes by using resources, meeting deadlines, and keeping others informed of work plans and progress toward goals.
! Conveys and receives information by a variety of methods and in various situations.
! Builds rapport.
! Acts on opportunities and involves and influences others in the accomplishment of worthwhile organizational goals.
! Challenges the status quo, champions change and influences others to change.

REI hires, trains, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We remain deeply pledged to making the Co-op a place where everyone can feel safe and be themselves. Join us.#LI-SL1

As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

The pay for this role is: $63300 - $101500 per year .

At REI we offer an enviable work environment that Fortune Magazine has recognized on the "100 Best Places to Work" list since the award's inception – 23 years in a row! Sure, we work hard, but it’s balanced with time off to play—a strategy that works for us as we continue to grow and thrive. Want to enjoy a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you? This is the place.

With more than 160 retail locations (and growing), REI offers unique competitive benefits to its more than 15,000 employees, including healthcare, gear and apparel discounts, free equipment rentals and challenge grants to help employees reach personal outdoor goals, generous retirement plan contributions, public transit subsidy, adoptions assistance, paid sabbaticals, and more.

REI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posting Range

$63300 - $101500 per year

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