Logistics Planning Analyst

About the Role

As a Logistics Planning Analyst, you will serve as a liaison between warehouse operations and systems teams, helping translate business needs into system solutions that improve operational efficiency. You will leverage knowledge of warehouse operations, Blue Yonder WMS, and warehouse automation systems to evaluate operations requests, recommend solutions, document business requirements, and support testing and validation activities.

Location: Champaign, IL (United States). Up to 5% domestic travel required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between warehouse operations and system teams for process and system improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operations to understand business needs and recommend solutions based on Blue Yonder WMS and warehouse automation capabilities.
• Gather, document, and communicate business requirements for system enhancements and configuration changes.
• Support implementation of WMS and automation-related improvements, including process and configuration changes.
• Coordinate and participate in testing to validate solutions and ensure business requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, process procedures, and standard work.

Requirements

• Accountability: Understanding the importance of taking personal responsibility; ability to take personal responsibility for assignments, decisions, and results, and focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Blue Yonder WMS.
• Previous experience with automation software such as Exacta, VisionNav (RCS), or AutoStore.
• Knowledge of warehouse configuration and material flow.
• Exposure to large warehouse management transformations or automation transformations.
• Previous experience with PLC communication and logic.

Pay

Summary pay range: $81,370.00 - $122,060.00. Compensation and benefits may vary depending on job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.).
• 401(k) savings plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Health Lifestyle Programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts.
• Career Development.
• Incentive bonus.
• Disability benefits.
• Life Insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Adoption benefits.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

These benefits also apply to part-time employees.

Schedule

This position requires working onsite five days a week.