Discount Tire

Senior Channel Management Analyst

Scottsdale, AZ (On-site)

Overview Here at Discount Tire, we celebrate the spirit of our people with extraordinary pride and enthusiasm. Our business has been growing for more than 60 years and now is the best time in our history to join us. We are opening more locations every year and we are always looking for qualified individuals to join us in our growth. We are a company that promotes from within, both in our retail and corporate operations . Channel Management drives effective strategies and end-to-end Solutions to support Supply Chain and Product Business Segment to grow sales, improve the customer buying experience and operate our network at the lowest cost. Under minimal supervision a Sr. Analyst in Channel Management uses analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand, predict, improve and/or control Supply Chain operations and processes. Sr. Analysts are responsible for data management, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations that support Operations and Vendor management. Solves problems by considering courses of action within the framework of Product Segment goals and standards. Provides and communicates recommendations to upper management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities : U tilizes quantitative skills to create and analyze reports to support business execution. Provides recommendations and support to the business through ad-hoc queries and maintains reports from a variety of resources as specific to department or organizational needs. Develops business tools and solutions based on knowledge, product or technology Identifies Supply Chain process improvement opportunities through strategic thinking, critical thinking and analysis Provides recommendations to senior management Mentors and guides Logistics Analysts Performs data management through a combination of data mining, data modeling, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, process mapping, and/or problem analysis; while executing day-to-day processes related to area of responsibility. Develops and maintains cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models. Manages vendor/business partner relationships Mentors and guides Channel Management Analysts in daily work tasks. Qualifications: 5 ye ars of relevant work experience Business Analysis: Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause and redesigning internal and external business processes. Business Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience by translating and articulating technical concepts to non-technical groups. Creative Thinking: Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem. Financial Acumen: Utilizes fundamental concepts of finance to manage budgets, forecast costs, and provide information to account for the financial impact of decision-making. Must be a self-starter, detail oriented, able to support and lead multiple projects, possess excellent communication skills, work well with a team, interact with multiple levels and functions with the logistics organization, and able to manage v endor/business relationships. Preferred Qualifications: Indu strial Engineering, Business Administration, Math or Finance Degree Master’s Degree Experience with LEAN Six Sigma or other Process Improvement Methodology Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word and Visio. Advanced Skills in: Access, SQL, Visual Basic Skills for Data Acquisition and Analysis, Visio-Process Mapping Skills Project Management Skills Finance/CBA/Capital Budget experience Education Requirements: The knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Work Days : Normal workdays are Monday through Friday. Occasional Saturdays and Sundays may be necessary. Work Hours: Normal work hours are between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Occasional overtime (more than forty hours per week) may be necessary. Travel: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Discount Tire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.