Business Analyst III Supply Chain (Logistics & Transportation)
The Woodlands, TX - USA
Job Summary
Job Title:Business Analyst III Supply Chain (Logistics & Transportation)
PS Job Title: Business Analyst III- SC
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC
Job Summary / Purpose
The Business Analyst III Supply Chain (Logistics & Transportation) supports the development of Entergys supply chain technology automation capabilities and logistics strategy ensuring materials are delivered safely on time and to the correct locations for Power Generation Nuclear Transmission and Distribution operations.
The position leverages logistics expertise advanced analytics digital tools and AIenabled solutions to improve transportation performance reduce costs and strengthen supply chain reliability. Responsibilities include strategic program execution KPI management technology enablement and continuous improvement across supply chain logistics operations.
Key stakeholders include Business Units Finance Risk Management Supply Chain and Suppliers.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
- Actively promote a strong safety culture and safety-first behaviors with teams and suppliers.
- Embed safety requirements into logistics processes contracts and performance expectations.
Logistics Operations & Technology
- Support the development and execution of logistics and transportation workstream aligned with the multiyear supply chain strategic roadmap.
- Develop and implement AI automation technology and digital workflows to improve visibility and performance. Ensure governance and accuracy output.
- Optimize transportation networks routing and freight modes (LTL FTL heavyhaul crane/rigging courier air ocean).
- Build and manage KPIs dashboards and reporting routines to track results and drive improvement.
- Oversee endtoend material flow from material readiness through delivery.
- Manage thirdparty logistics (3PL) provider performance compliance and service levels.
- Support RFx activities carrier selection rate analysis and contract compliance.
- Conduct rootcause analysis and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prepare materials for leadership briefings stakeholder updates and reviews.
- Perform market research and benchmarking to support strategic decisionmaking.
- Support system enhancements process standardization and changemanagement initiatives.
Supply Chain Operations
- Lead logistics and transportation governance activities including carrier strategy meetings and performance reviews.
- Serve as a subjectmatter expert for logistics and transportation operations regulations and industry best practices.
- Provide operational support to resolve disruptions delays claims or capacity constraints.
- Support transportation budget planning cost management and compliance monitoring.
- Perform storm duties and support emergency response assignments as required.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with business units suppliers and partners.
- Ensure alignment with supply chain policies ethical standards and procedures.
- Collaborate with procurement warehousing inventory project controls and finance teams to ensure integrated logistics and transportation execution and reporting.
Culture & Integrity
- Uphold the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
- Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Preferred: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Industrial Engineering Business Administration Operations Management Technology or Management Information Systems.
- In lieu of degree: Minimum of 9 years of relevant supply chain or inventory management experience.
- Relevant industry experience preferred.
Experience
- Required: 46 years of technical systems or analytical experience.
- Preferred: 34 years of procurement supply chain or related business/analytics experience.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Technical
- Skilled in applying data-driven methodologies and IT systems to identify operational bottlenecks forecast trends and execute strategic forward-thinking solutions.
- Advanced knowledge and analytical skills using Microsoft Office: Word Excel Power Point Microsoft Project (preferred: Access) and SQL Python or similar tools.
- Ability to develop AIenabled tools for forecasting optimization and automated workflows.
- Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI).
- Ability to perform costbenefit analyses and translate data into actionable business insights.
- Strong understanding of multimodal transportation and endtoend supply chain processes.
- Proficient knowledge of warehousing distribution and fulfillment processes such as but not limited to yard management receiving put-away packing sorting and shipping.
- Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and ERP platforms.
- Knowledge of DOT OSHA and international trade compliance requirements.
Professional
- Proficient application of project management principles to ensure systematic thorough completion of each assignment identifying critical pathways and risks to delivery.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of supply chain value drivers.
- Effective communicator with strong influencing and stakeholdermanagement skills.
- Strong organizational problemsolving and negotiation skills.
- Ability to coach and support peers in analytics systems and process improvement.
- Experience translating business requirements into technology or automation solutions.
Certifications
- Preferred: Professional supply chain certifications (e.g. CPSM APICS or equivalent).
Other Information
This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and requirements of the role but is not exhaustive. Duties and requirements may evolve based on business needs. Employment is atwill and this description does not constitute a contract.
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124025
PS Job Title: Business Analyst III- SC
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
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Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Entergy is an integrated energy company that provides electricity to 3 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We power life.