Senior Manager Analytics - Supply Chain

Location: Eligible Office Depot sites include: Buford, GA, Grand Prairie, TX, and Itasca, IL

Role Type: Hybrid - Monday - Thursday on site

Overview

As the Sr. Supply Chain Analytics Manager at Office Depot Business, you will be responsible for supporting the analytics and reporting functions for the supply chain organization, driving data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.

You will partner with leaders across Inventory Management, Transportation, Distribution Centers, Merchandising, Logistics, and Finance to analyze business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver actionable insights that reduce costs and increase efficiency. Your expertise in advanced analytics, modeling, and reporting will shape strategic initiatives, optimize workflows, and support large-scale investment decisions. This role requires a strategic thinker who can translate complex data into clear recommendations, influence senior leadership, and lead the evolution of supply chain analytics capabilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

Analytics Leadership & Strategic Initiatives:

• Lead the design and execution of advanced analytics projects, developing models and data-driven recommendations to optimize supply chain operations and support key strategic initiatives.

Reporting & Dashboard Development:

• Oversee the creation, enhancement, and systematic generation of professional-level, polished operational reports and analytical dashboards (e.g., Power BI), leveraging AI tools such as Claude to build artifacts and accelerate the generation of actionable insights, and ensuring key metrics are measured and delivered to stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partners with Supply Chain, Merchandising, Logistics, and Finance leaders to frame business problems, analyze processes, and recommend solutions that drive cost reduction and efficiency.

Process Improvement & Modeling:

• Conduct analytical studies, develop mathematical/statistical models, and evaluate workflow alternatives to identify and implement process improvements across the supply chain.

Data Management & Special Projects:

• Manage large-scale data extraction and analysis (SQL, VBA, scripting), leverage AI tools such as Claude to build artifacts and generate insights, support special projects such as SKU lifecycle management and ABC classification, and ensure data integrity for high-impact business decisions.

Education and Experience:

• Level of Formal Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• Area of Study: Supply Chain, logistics, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

• Minimum Years of Experience: 6

• Type of Experience: Data analytics related to supply chain operations, data management and modeling, operations strategy

• Technical Competencies & Information Systems: Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Power Platform a plus, SQL, Power BI (professional-level dashboard development), Claude or comparable AI tools for building artifacts and generating insights, mathematical/statistical modeling

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and a proactive, creative approach to problem-solving, with the ability to quickly learn and communicate strategic operations initiatives to stakeholders at all levels

• Innovative and dynamic, with excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills that enable influence with both peers and executives

• Exceptional analytical abilities and expertise in supply chain operations, data mining, and mathematical/statistical modeling

• Proven ability to leverage analytical skills to develop data-driven business cases and predictive models for optimization

• Highly proficient in SQL Server, Snowflake, and business intelligence reporting tools such as Power BI, with a demonstrated track record of building professional-level, polished dashboards

• Proficient in using AI tools such as Claude to build artifacts, automate analysis, and generate data-driven insights

• Advanced skills in data management and data modeling, with familiarity in coding and scripting languages

• Ability to quickly learn costing models, business case development, and product valuation and pricing strategies

• Personal Attributes & Other/Preferred: Excellent communicator (verbal and written), patient, interpersonal skills, ability to build rapport and influence, time management, organization, and planning.

About The ODP Group: The ODP Group, through its business entities ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot, is a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores.

Commitment to Safety: We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for our Coworkers and our customers. All Coworkers are expected to support our operational safety culture by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by Coworkers assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of Coworkers so classified. Other duties may be assigned.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule: The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunities to move and grow within our organization! You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Application Deadline: The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled.

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