Must be comfortable repeatedly lifting up to 75 pounds unassisted and maneuvering product 150+ pounds unassisted or via team lift.
Bachelor's or associate degree in management, administration, supply chain, customer service, or 5+ years working experience in product distribution to customer base.
Working understanding of Warehouse Management System.
Able to read and comprehend English to ensure your safety and the safety of those working around you.
Knowledge of the safety and legal documentation processes for handling related warehouse activities (MSDS, Equipment checklist, BOL).

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Cost Engineering & Sourcing Strategy Analyst

Ace Hardware Corporation

Oak Brook, IL 60523

$88,400-$110,700/yr

~ 28 min OnsiteChildcare AssistanceEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Preferably has previous experience using reporting tools such as Alteryx and Power BI
Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross functional team setting to share insights, co-create outputs and iterate with speed
Prior experience with sourcing software (Coupa, Jaggaer, etc) a plus
Demonstrates poise, composure, presence, communication skills and an understanding of key data drivers to establish rapport and respect with negotiation partners
Experience: Manufacturing, engineering, commodity trading, sourcing, analytics, forecasting, merchandising, product design, category management
Minimum of 3-5 years' prior work experience
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Experience developing creative solutions that provide win-win outcomes in difficult or ambiguous situations
Applicable fields of study include but are not limited to: Business, economics, engineering, analytics, mathematics, data science, supply chain, purchasing, merchandising, manufacturing, product design
Can tactfully address issues with internal and external business partners
Education: Bachelor's degree or graduate degree preferred
Able to interpret complex, large volume and sometimes contradictory data to develop fact-backed insights and strategies
Clear, proactive and collaborative communicator
Skilled in coordinating timelines and project managing across multiple simultaneous projects
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with a passion for discovering answers and insights
Demonstrated analytic abilities with an emphasis on critical thinking, root cause analysis, and problem solving required
Demonstrated self-starter and ability to semi-independently run analysis to drive to answers
Experience with sourcing software (Coupa, Jaggaer, etc) a plus