Logistics Analyst

Are you a curious kind of person that has the hunger to understand what makes things tick? Do you enjoy challenges, have the drive to learn, and are passionate about the work you do? If so, we invite you to consider the opportunity to join the First Supply Team as a Logistics Analyst and APPLY NOW!

In this role you will help streamline operations and identify and recommend the best way to use the company's resources. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive logistics improvement performance. Specific accountabilities include strategy assistance, systems, analysis and reporting for inventory, replenishment transactions, inter-company inventory transfer, warehouse layout and product placement, and transportation performance from both the company fleet and external carriers.

Report key metrics of inventory, warehouse, and transportation performance
• Develop parameters and configuration of ERP system, Warehouse Management System (WMS) and transportation management system (TMS)
• Analyze warehouse and transportation performance, layout and product placement to develop and implement improvement strategies
• Liaise and negotiate with key transportation vendors
• Track quality, quantity, stock, transport costs, delivery timelines, and productivity
• Arrange transportation and orchestrate deliveries to meet customer demand with little to no delay
• Provide comprehensive logistical support daily for both inbound and outbound shipments
• Be an advocate for a Continuous Improvement Culture
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Transportation and Logistics Manager

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or related field preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Material Handling or Operations roles Required
• Solid understanding of forecasting and inventory planning concepts preferred
• Understanding of warehousing, transportation, and logistics concepts required
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and an analytics focused approach required
• 10% travel required

First Supply, family-owned and operated for over 125 years, offers its employees a great benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, company paid holidays, on demand pay, education assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

About First Supply

First Supply is a leading main channel wholesale distributor providing industrial customers and building contractors with an extensive line of products and services. First Supply features manufacturer product lines in the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump/well & septic, industrial and municipal markets. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, First Supply has more than 700 employees in 29 operating facilities serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan UP. The company has over $100 million in inventory and over $400 million in annual sales.

First Supply also owns and operates 18 Kitchen & Bath Stores in 5 midwestern states under the Gerhard's Kitchen & Bath and Kohler Signature Store brands. Gerhard's is the largest, most versatile kitchen & bath store in the upper Midwest. We offer a huge variety of kitchen and bath choices from contemporary to traditional styles, along with service you won't find anywhere else. The Kohler Signature Stores are a kitchen and bath showroom that provides a distinguished Kohler experience where designers and homeowners can get hands on with hundreds of products, exclusively from the Kohler brands!

First Supply LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.