Analyst - Distribution & Logistics

Wendy's QSCC is looking for a data-driven, detail-oriented analyst to support our distribution network and help ensure supply to Wendy's restaurants across the system. In this role, you'll turn operational and logistics data into insights that strengthen performance, enhance visibility, and drive continuous improvement across our supply chain.

What You'll Do

Analyze operational data to evaluate distribution and logistics effectiveness-monitoring KPIs such as on-time delivery, order accuracy, and inventory turnover.

Deliver clear, actionable reporting on a weekly, monthly, and ad hoc basis to help QSCC anticipate risks and support supply assurance.

Proactively monitor inventory, case counts, and network performance to surface trends and insights that inform decision-making.

Validate and improve data quality across the supply chain by understanding data sources, resolving discrepancies, and promoting consistency.

Partner with cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements to workflows and technology.

Collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to evolve reporting tools and reduce manual reporting through automation and dashboards.

Support other key initiatives and projects as needed. Who Thrives Here

Someone who loves working with data, enjoys solving operational challenges, and wants to make an impact in a complex, high-volume supply chain. If you're curious, collaborative, and passionate about continuous improvement, QSCC is a great place to grow.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Data Analysis: Gather and analyze data related to the distribution network. Monitor key performance metrics that evaluate the effectiveness of distribution and logistics operations; metrics could include service level data such as on-time delivery rates and order accuracy as well as inventory turnover.

Data Reporting: Provide reports on both a regular (e.g. weekly or monthly) basis as well as ad hoc. In addition to responsive reporting, proactively monitor data such as inventory and case counts to provide actionable insights that enhance QSCC's ability to assure supply.

Data Quality and Validation: Develop an understanding of the data to help ensure clarity and accuracy of information provided. Improve data quality throughout the supply chain.

Process Improvement: Help cross-functional team members identify opportunities in the distribution process and propose improvements. This may include recommending changes in workflows or technology adoption. Includes partnership with QSCC's Business Intelligence team to evolve and reduce manual reports leveraging various reporting tools as needed. And Our Ideal Candidate Meets the Following Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in Analytics, Distribution, Logistics, Procurement or other relevant Supply Chain function

Bachelor's degree in operations, business, supply chain management, logistics or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Understanding of the foodservice industry preferred

Fundamental understanding of distribution & logistics

Strong analytical skills required. Experience with Excel required, including ability to generate visualizations of data as needed. Experience with PowerBI strongly preferred.

Enjoys working as part of a team. Able to communicate with diverse workstyles, internal partners, and external partners.

Able to work independently and willing to reach out for support.

Detail oriented and flexible with daily project changes/needs. Enjoys working on multiple projects across items and departments.

Strong communication skills. Able to engage cross-functional partners to understand and support business needs. Willing to flex communication style to effectively partner internally and externally.

Entrepreneurial mindset. Proactive in seeking out opportunities, flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances, determined and persistent to push through challenges, and builds a network while being honest, transparent, and responsible in their business dealings to contribute to the long-term success and reputation of themselves and the Wendy's system.

Onsite expectation: 4 days per week. Onsite expectations may vary dependent upon business need.

In addition to competitive medical, dental, vision and paid time off programs, we offer a Flex Work Program. At QSCC, we believe that our people are the key to our success. We also recognize that in a fast-paced world, supporting our employees as they balance work, personal and family obligations is critical. We offer flexibility in where and when work is completed that can benefit both our employees and the business. As such, we offer both informal and formal arrangements to provide you with more flexibility in your work schedule while allowing teams to maintain productivity and culture.

QSCC is committed to employing well-qualified candidates for all open positions and engaging in effective recruitment and selection practices in compliance with all applicable employment laws. We proudly provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees.

No third-party solicitation, please!