Distribution Systems Analyst

Distribution Systems Analyst (Open)

Location:

Independence, OH - Rockside Woods Blvd - Management - AMG-Corp

The Distribution Systems Analyst is responsible for development and support of the Organization's Processes, Technical Training, and Technology. This role's focus is driving effective change in people, process, and technology while fulfilling operational support needs. The successful candidate requires the ability to gain deep, technical understandings of systems, design and implement process improvements, and soft skills necessary for influencing a wide stakeholder base and executing successful change management.

• Provide frontline support for Distribution systems and On-board Computer GUI and applicable interfaces to Distribution Systems, including calls in off hours and weekends. This includes, but may not be limited to, terminal related issues such as trip printing, hours of service issues, and trip data capture.
• Build the skill set and knowledge base of Planners through continuous improvement training and analysis on specific issues.
• Develop and produce Distribution Key Performance Indicators and other scorecards to maximize continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform regular data checks and maintenance to insure systems are running efficiently.
• Ongoing development and implementation of process improvements for Logistics and Distribution.
• Liaise with Business and Information Technology (IT) to implement value-added system updates.
• Drive timely resolution of system performance issues through IT.
• Working knowledge of Power BI.
• Coordinate Requirements gathering, Design review, test script creation, Integration/Performance/UAT activities as part of break-fix and enhancement requests.
• Act as local expert for "what-if" scenarios as related to customer master data change request analysis such as, but not limited to, tank upgrade analysis, forecast algorithm changes, and reorder point adjustments.
• Act as super user for Distribution and Logistics Systems.
• Provide coaching and feedback to Logistics Center Leadership on Planner performance and training needs.
• Availability nights and weekends.

• 2-4 years prior experience in a fast-paced business logistics and/or supply chain function.
• Exceptional relationship building and communications skills across various organizational levels.
• Sound knowledge of business principles, processes and concepts related to manufacturing, service and distribution facilities, including Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), customer service and demand/supply planning. 3-4 years functional knowledge in one of these areas.
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities at one time and be results-oriented.
• Demonstrated change management skills.
• Proven skills in coordination and good interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking skills to facilitate stakeholder sessions.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Smartsheets and Microsoft Office applications, Mobile Applications or Power BI.
• Experience writing and deploying Scripts (specifically Google App Scripts).
• Deep understanding of API Integration processes and working with interfaces between programs.
• Strong experience designing and executing Functional Testing and UAT.
• Experience using proprietary and/or off-the-shelf planning/optimization programs.
• Ability to drive the right behaviors based on data.
• Participated in multiple knowledge transfer sessions with a variety of teams.
• Created training documents and the facilitation of training among multiple areas.
• Experience in the development and facilitation of training material for deployment to new hires and existing associates, using a variety of instructional techniques or formats (such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, etc.).

• 4 Year Business degree required; business logistics or supply chain management degree.

• Salary Range: $80k - $85k
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Comprehensive Family Benefits:
  Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents:
  We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access:
  Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company, is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal…