Other Senior distribution analyst

SENIOR DISTRIBUTION ANALYST.

fargo, north dakota Posted 5 days ago Closes 11/10/2026 Job details Summary Spherion $70,000

• $85,000 per year Permanent 8:00 AM
• 5:00 PM Industry other (Office and Administrative Support Occupations) Reference number S_180308 Spherion Staffing is seeking a Senior Distribution Analyst for a premier client in the Fargo/Moorhead area.

This role oversees production scheduling and distribution network planning for industrial products, including customer order fulfillment. Using data-driven inputs-such as sales forecasts, packaging and transit capacities, and cost structures-you will optimize facility operations, reduce costs, and maintain balanced inventory levels. The ideal candidate blends strong analytical rigor with decisive problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills. Salary $70-85k/year

DOE Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Optimization:

  Build and execute distribution plans balancing production capacity, transit costs, warehouse constraints, and customer service goals across a network moving ~1.95B lbs of packaged product annually.

• Sourcing & Fulfillment Strategy:

  Establish customer sourcing rules to fulfill orders from the optimal manufacturing plant or warehouse, minimizing total supply chain costs while meeting service-level agreements.

• Operational Execution & Tracking:

  Monitor weekly production performance against forecasts. Proactively identify sales/production variances and adjust distribution to mitigate inventory risks. ...

• Warehouse & Co-Packer Oversight:

  Serve as the primary operational contact for daily industrial product support. Maintain FIFO inventory policies, conduct weekly performance/monthly inventory reviews, oversee co-packer auto-pay processes, and partner with the Distribution Manager on network capacity projections.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  Partner directly with Plants (production/shipping specs), Transportation (carrier availability/rates), Customer Service (fulfillment expectations), and Sales (forecasting/customer demand).

• Continuous Improvement & Analytics:

  Execute special analytical projects focused on capacity utilizat Working hours: 8:00 AM
• 5:00

PM Skills:

See below

Education:

Bachelors Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant supply chain or operations analysis experience.

Technical Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel). Experience with SAP preferred.

Key Competencies:

Strong data analysis, cross-functional communication, organizational skills, and knowledge of FIFO inventory management. To be considered, please apply online at www.spherion.com/apply Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

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Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more key responsibilities

• Supply Chain Optimization:

  Build and execute distribution plans balancing production capacity, transit costs, warehouse constraints, and customer service goals across a network moving ~1.95B lbs of packaged product annually

• Sourcing & Fulfillment Strategy:

  Establish customer sourcing rules to fulfill orders from the optimal manufacturing plant or warehouse, minimizing total supply chain costs while meeting service-level agreements

• Operational Execution & Tracking:

  Monitor weekly production performance against forecasts. Proactively identify sales/production variances and adjust distribution to mitigate inventory risks

• Warehouse & Co-Packer Oversight:

  Serve as the primary operational contact for daily industrial product support. Maintain FIFO inventory policies, conduct weekly performance/monthly inventory reviews, oversee co-packer auto-pay processes, and partner with the Distribution Manager on network capacity projections

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  Partner directly with Plants (production/shipping specs), Transportation (carrier availability/rates), Customer Service (fulfillment expectations), and Sales (forecasting/customer demand)

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Continuous Improvement & Analytics:

Execute special analytical projects focused on capacity utilizat experience 4-7 years skills See below qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant supply chain or operations analysis experience.

Technical Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel). Experience with SAP preferred.

Key Competencies:

Strong data analysis, cross-functional communication, organizational skills, and knowledge of FIFO inventory management. education Bachelors share this job. send via e-mail print it Get in touch. We are here to help you with your questions. KW Karen Witzel karencolvin@spherion.com