Experienced Supply Chain Analyst

About the Role

The Supply Chain Analyst manages and analyzes entire supply chain or high-risk, complex activities. This role develops across supply chain business models to achieve major improvements in business processes, demand planning, capacity management, inventory management, or logistics costs. It involves decision-making at a high degree of complexity and working with the management team to develop supply chain disciplines and best practices, including processes and procedures. The position requires exceptional strategic thinking, change initiation, and a long-term corporate perspective.

Responsibilities

• Focus on tactical projects with some work on strategic initiatives.
• Represent the supply chain on cross-functional business unit teams.
• Propose, implement, and support multi-site or high-level business tools and process enhancements (continuous process improvement).
• Analyze, document, and improve processes using standards and methodologies.
• Analyze the entire supply chain, including logistics costs, materials, and sources.
• Recommend improvements based on supply chain analysis.
• Lead integration of new high-level process changes.
• Manage large projects related to changes in the supply chain.
• Communicate project status to all levels of management.
• Develop and deliver business plans or models for operations management and other supply chain leaders.
• Define high-risk or high-level problems, collect and analyze data, offer solutions, and implement them to achieve desired results.
• Identify, develop, and complete strategic-level work plans for the entire supply chain or high-risk projects.
• Own, develop, and implement business processes and related improvements.
• Facilitate small-to-medium teams with explicit objectives and scope.
• Manage entire supply chain cross-functional projects.
• Align project or process improvement goals with functional business objectives.
• Work independently across the entire supply chain and thrive in a non-hierarchical organization.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• ERP experience required; SAP system experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience executing lean tools, including pull systems, PDCA thinking, kanbans, value stream maps, and PFEP.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Skills

• Ability to solve and make decisions involving high levels of complexity.
• Ability to prioritize and focus on tasks, adjust to ever-changing requirements, and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.
• Willingness to be flexible with time.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a "customer-focused vision."
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information.
• Consistent attendance.
• Ability to take direction and accept supervision.
• Ability to lead and mentor other associates.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required, and use good judgment in varied situations.

Pay

$67,500 - $101,200 per year.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options.
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%.
• Paid vacation time.
• Up to 8 paid company holidays and 3 personal holidays per year.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Wellness rewards.
• Robust family support programs.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Full Employee Assistance Program.

About Tennant Company

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer, and healthier world. Our employee value proposition includes:

• Discovering fulfilling work with opportunities for growth and meaningful recognition.
• Driving the quality and innovation our customers rely on in our products and services.
• Connecting with people who care about each other, our brands, and our communities.