DISTRIBUTION ANALYST

Job Description: Distribution Analyst

Job Purpose

The Distribution Analyst is responsible for analyzing and monitoring distribution operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely movement of products from the warehouse or plant to customers, distributors, and other destinations. The role uses data and operational reports to identify inefficiencies, improve delivery performance, and support distribution planning and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

1. Distribution Planning & Monitoring

• Monitor daily distribution activities, delivery schedules, and shipment status.
• Analyze distribution requirements based on customer orders, inventory availability, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with Warehouse, Logistics, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to ensure timely product delivery.
• Monitor delivery performance and identify potential delays or service issues.
• Assist in optimizing delivery schedules and distribution routes.

2. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, consolidate, and analyze distribution and logistics data.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly distribution reports.
• Analyze delivery volume, transportation costs, lead times, utilization, and service levels.
• Identify trends, variances, and operational issues.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve distribution performance.

3. Transportation Management

• Monitor vehicle utilization, trip schedules, delivery capacity, and transportation costs.
• Analyze delivery routes and identify opportunities for route optimization.
• Coordinate with transport providers, drivers, and logistics personnel regarding delivery requirements.
• Monitor third-party logistics (3PL) performance when applicable.
• Track transportation-related issues and recommend corrective actions.

4. Inventory & Order Coordination

• Coordinate with Warehouse and Supply Planning regarding product availability.
• Monitor orders pending for delivery and ensure proper prioritization.
• Analyze inventory availability versus customer delivery requirements.
• Assist in resolving discrepancies between orders, warehouse releases, and actual deliveries.

5. Performance Monitoring
Monitor key distribution metrics such as:

• On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Delivery lead time
• Order fulfillment rate
• Transportation cost per delivery/trip
• Vehicle utilization
• Delivery volume
• Truck turnaround time
• Failed/returned deliveries
• Delivery discrepancies
• Customer service level

6. Process Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies in current distribution processes.
• Conduct data analysis to determine the root causes of delivery delays and increased transportation costs.
• Recommend improvements in routing, scheduling, vehicle utilization, and distribution processes.
• Support implementation and monitoring of process improvement initiatives.

7. System & Documentation

• Maintain accurate distribution records and databases.
• Ensure timely and accurate encoding of shipment and delivery information.
• Utilize ERP, WMS, TMS, or other logistics systems as required.
• Maintain proper documentation for distribution transactions and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Preferably 1–3 years of experience in logistics, distribution, supply chain, or data analysis.
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, food, or oil industry is an advantage.
• Knowledge of transportation and distribution processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and basic data analysis.
• Experience with ERP/WMS/TMS systems is an advantage.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person