Ardagh Group · 3 hours ago
Distribution Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $128K/yr
2+ years expArdagh Group is a leading global supplier of sustainable metal beverage cans, and they are seeking a Distribution Analyst to provide analysis and insights within warehouse operations. The role involves developing performance metrics, forecasting needs, and identifying cost savings opportunities to support distribution leadership.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide operational and analytical support to warehouses, plants, and other departments as needed
Serve as a subject matter expert in the use of AMP-NA technology to manage technical support for warehouses
Utilize dashboards, line loads and other systems and reporting to review inventory levels vs. needs for AMP’s network
Identify and solve logistical problems and assist leadership in making data-driven decisions in the areas of logistics forecasting and performance, and overarching logistics strategy
Develop cost/benefit models to support logistics projects that track and analyze vendor cost performance to projected benefits
Build models to identify choices, formalize trade-offs, specify constraints, and track and analyze the impact of performance expectations on budgeted expectations
Collect appropriate data from internal and external sources for short-term, medium-term and long-term planning
Extract large-scale data from multiple data tables and data warehouses and combine data into one format for consistent analysis across business units
Query data from organization databases to monitor manufacturing capacity, lead time, and other operational data that could affect logistics performance, analysis, and reporting
Use Pivot Tables, SQL, VB Macros, and any other statistical modelling functions and formulas for data cleansing, formatting, and data modelling purposes
Assist in new provider set up including CAR preparation, internal vendor setup, training and hypercare
Assist in the day-to-day management and execution of outsourced warehouses including continuous improvement
Acquire, validate, store, protect, and process required data
Develop and publish training documents and processes for various systems in use at AMP-NA and conduct training classes for peers, plant employees, and vendor employees
Assist in overall strategy planning that includes all planning and budgeting functions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field
Two (2) years of logistics and transportation experience
Two (2) years of experience analyzing warehousing and/or distribution networks
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred
Previous experience utilizing Power BI any other applicable data visualization tool
Previous experience using SAP
Benefits
Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
Opportunity to earn a medical/prescription premium reduction by completing a qualified wellness activity
401(k) Plan
Company
Ardagh Group
Ardagh Group manufactures metal and glass packaging solutions for various industries worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.34B2025-07-28Debt Financing· $1.5B
2024-04-15Debt Financing· $839.36M
2017-03-14IPO
Leadership Team
Shaun Murphy
Chief Operating Officer
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Paul Clarke
Group Director (AMPSA), Risk Management
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