Sr Supply Chain Analyst

Support Center - Irving The Sr. Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for providing proactive support to vendor partners, merchant teams, and DC network to ensure optimal and consistent flow of merchandise from vendors to the DCs and ultimately to stores. This position will be responsible for proactively identifying and resolving issues that affect the flow of goods, lead projects to drive continuous improvement, and influence the organization through teaching and training. The Sr. Supply Chain Analyst will implement solutions and processes with the support of our Supply Chain teams to correct issues, avoid future occurrences, drive efficiencies, and enable new capabilities. The Sr. Supply Chain Analyst will be assigned a merchandise division to assure we optimize the flow of goods for the assigned area, but will also be exposed to and have the opportunity to work across all divisions in leading projects. Major Activities Optimize flow of product from Vendors to DCs to stores. Partner with Vendors, Merchants, and DC teams to assure we use the best practices in flowing goods to save on time, money, and labor: Identify opportunities for vendors to improve their flow of goods. Work with vendors to resolve any opportunities to improve the process to support Michaels. Identify opportunities to support warehouses. Identify opportunities to support stores. Teach and train team members, cross-functional business partners, and Vendors on supply chain best practices and expectations. Maintain cost recovery for DCs if corrective action is needed to flow goods. Maintain the flow of business within a given area to ensure process responsibilities are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Resolve DC troubles within a 3 day period. Respond back to communications within 24 hours or less. Assist the Supply Chain Forecast team in providing information that may impact flow changes in the network. Travel to DCs or vendor locations to identify and support improving processes to improve product flow (When requested). Identify opportunities and develop solutions to improve product flow, increase store service levels, and improve supply chain efficiencies. Leverage data and analytics to identify opportunities to improve the business, track and monitor key metrics, and influence business decisions. Develop project plans and manage timelines and deliverables. Work collaboratively and through influential leadership with cross-functional partners in Sourcing, Merchants, Inventory Management, DCs, Transportation, Stores, and Vendors to meet deadlines and drive results. The team member will take ownership of all aspects of the project management, communication, and results tracking. Manage transitions within assigned division (Vendor or DC location, shipping case configuration, and packaging changes). DC RTVs (Returns, destroy and/or donate) products with approval from merchants and vendor partners. Establish reworks for issues that are held up in our DC network. Other duties as assigned Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills Excellent Excel and Access Skills Strong Analytical Skills Strong Communication Skills Power Point Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or Related Field Preferred Type of Experience the Job Requires 3-5 years Supply Chain Experience Retail and/or Logistics Experience Project Management Experience Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job. At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com. At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit www.michaels.com. Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together. Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL). EEOC Know Your Rights Poster in English EEOC Know Your Rights Poster in Spanish EEOC Poster Optimized for Screen Readers Federal FMLA Poster Federal EPPAC Poster At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com. We put people first We do the right thing We're always improving our craft We hold ourselves accountable We're better together At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com. Los Angeles County