Business Analyst III Supply Chain (Logistics & Transportation)

About the role

The Business Analyst III – Supply Chain (Logistics & Transportation) supports the development of Entergy’s supply chain technology, automation capabilities, and logistics strategy, ensuring materials are delivered safely, on time, and to the correct locations for Power Generation, Nuclear, Transmission, and Distribution operations. The position leverages logistics expertise, advanced analytics, digital tools, and AI-enabled solutions to improve transportation performance, reduce costs, and strengthen supply chain reliability.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance
• Actively promote a strong safety culture and safety-first behaviors with teams and suppliers.
• Embed safety requirements into logistics processes, contracts, and performance expectations.
• Logistics Operations & Technology
• Support the development and execution of logistics and transportation workstream aligned with the multi-year supply chain strategic roadmap.
• Develop and implement AI, automation, technology, and digital workflows to improve visibility and performance.
• Ensure governance and accuracy output.
• Optimize transportation networks, routing, and freight modes (LTL, FTL, heavy-haul, crane/rigging, courier, air, ocean).
• Build and manage KPIs, dashboards, and reporting routines to track results and drive improvement.
• Oversee end-to-end material flow from material readiness through delivery.
• Manage third-party logistics (3PL) provider performance, compliance, and service levels.
• Support RFx activities, carrier selection, rate analysis, and contract compliance.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare materials for leadership briefings, stakeholder updates, and reviews.
• Perform market research and benchmarking to support strategic decision-making.
• Support system enhancements, process standardization, and change-management initiatives.
• Supply Chain Operations
• Lead logistics and transportation governance activities, including carrier strategy meetings and performance reviews.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for logistics and transportation, operations, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Provide operational support to resolve disruptions, delays, claims, or capacity constraints.
• Support transportation budget planning, cost management, and compliance monitoring.
• Perform storm duties and support emergency response assignments as required.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business units, suppliers, and partners.
• Ensure alignment with supply chain policies, ethical standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with procurement, warehousing, inventory, project controls, and finance teams to ensure integrated logistics and transportation execution and reporting.
• Culture & Integrity
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Education
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Technology, or Management Information Systems.
• In lieu of degree: Minimum of 9+ years of relevant supply chain or inventory management experience.
• Relevant industry experience preferred.
• Experience
• Required: 4–6 years of technical, systems, or analytical experience.
• PREFERRED: 3–4 years of procurement, supply chain or related business/analytics experience.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Technical
• Skilled in applying data-driven methodologies and IT systems to identify operational bottlenecks, forecast trends, and execute strategic, forward-thinking solutions.
• Advanced knowledge and analytical skills using Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Project (preferred: Access) and SQL, Python or similar tools.
• Ability to develop AI-enabled tools for forecasting, optimization, and automated workflows.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Ability to perform cost-benefit analyses and translate data into actionable business insights.
• Strong understanding of multimodal transportation and end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Proficient knowledge of warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment processes, such as, but not limited to, yard management, receiving, put-away, packing, sorting, and shipping.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and ERP platforms.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and international trade compliance requirements.
• Professional
• Proficient application of project management principles to ensure systematic, thorough completion of each assignment, identifying critical pathways and risks to delivery.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of supply chain value drivers.
• Effective communicator with strong influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to coach and support peers in analytics, systems, and process improvement.
• Experience translating business requirements into technology or automation solutions.