Supply Chain Analyst

As a Supply Chain Analyst at Uline, your primary responsibilities include acting as a liaison between Corporate Operations and Warehouse teams regarding supply chain and velocity issues. You will also provide feedback for process improvements, oversee the Supply Chain team, analyze product movement data, and ensure compliance with corporate SOPs regarding reporting and code changes.

To become a Supply Chain Analyst at Uline, you should hold a Bachelor's degree and ideally have over 5 years of warehouse experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access is essential, alongside excellent verbal and written communication skills. A detail-oriented approach and multitasking ability are also key to succeed in this role.

Uline offers a comprehensive benefits package for Supply Chain Analysts that includes complete health insurance coverage, a 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match starting the first day, multiple bonus programs, paid holidays, and generous paid time off. Additional perks include a Tuition Assistance Program for ongoing education and an on-site fitness center.

A Supply Chain Analyst at Uline contributes to improving efficiency by analyzing product movement data and providing actionable feedback to Corporate Operations about process improvements and product storage. By overseeing the velocity planning and sizing, you can help streamline operations and ensure optimal performance across our supply chain.

The Supply Chain Analyst position at Uline is an on-site role. This allows for better collaboration with team members and direct involvement in tackling supply chain and velocity issues in real-time, crucial for meeting our customer delivery promises.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects or roles where you managed elements of the supply chain, discussing your analytical approach and any tools or technologies used. Be sure to reflect on outcomes or improvements made.

Focus on your time management skills and the methodologies you use to prioritize tasks. Explain how you assess urgency and impact on operations, and provide examples of how you have successfully managed competing priorities in the past.

Mention any relevant tools such as Microsoft Excel and Access, explaining how you have utilized these in your previous roles for data analysis, reporting, or process improvement to enhance understanding of your technical skills.

Discuss your analytical mindset and methodologies. Talk about your approach to collecting data, identifying trends, and making recommendations based on your findings. Specific examples from your previous work can enhance your response.

Emphasize interpersonal skills, team collaboration, and any specific communication tools you use. Share examples of successful teamwork where your communication effectively drove results across departments.

Provide a specific instance where you identified a process bottleneck or inefficiency and detail the steps you took to implement a change. Focus on the results and how it positively impacted warehouse operations.

Discuss your attention to detail and methods of staying informed about corporate policies. Emphasize diligence in monitoring processes and regular training to ensure compliance.

Explain velocity codes and their role in optimizing product storage and retrieval. Discuss your knowledge of how these codes can enhance inventory management and operational efficiency.

Narrate a specific challenge, detailing your approach to analyzing and resolving it. Include the outcome and what you learned from the experience. This demonstrates problem-solving and versatility.

Share your enthusiasm for Uline's mission and values. Discuss what excites you about the supply chain role and how your skills align with Uline's objectives, applying your knowledge of the company’s commitment to efficiency and quality.