Sr. Supply Chain Analyst
Cracker Barrel · Lebanon, TN · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain enterprise-level spend analytics for all indirect categories.
- Identify cost-savings opportunities through data mining, trend analysis, benchmarking, and predictive modeling.
- Build and manage procurement performance dashboards (savings, compliance, cycle time, supplier mix, risk indicators).
- Conduct opportunity assessments to support category strategy development and sourcing pipelines.
- Translate complex data into clear, compelling insights for executive leadership.
Supplier & Market Intelligence
- Own data governance for procurement analytics, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness across systems.
- Partner with IT to enhance procurement tools (ERP, Sourcing Platforms, CLM, BI platforms).
- Lead automation initiatives using RPA, AI/ML, or workflow tools to streamline procurement processes.
- Improve data integration across AP, finance, sourcing, and supplier systems.
Business Partnering & Leadership
- Serve as the analytics thought leader for the Indirect Procurement organization.
- Partner with category managers to shape strategies using data-driven insights.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Experience And Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Analytics, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
- 7–10+ years of experience in procurement analytics, supply chain analytics, or strategic sourcing.
Knowledge And Skills:
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and reasoning skills with a problem-solving and results-focused approach.
- Advanced Excel and SQL skills; experience with Python or R is a plus.
- Deep understanding of indirect procurement categories and spend structures.
- Proven ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills to influence and guide sourcing decisions through compelling insights.
Environment and Working Conditions:
- Minimal travel may be required.
- Primarily office-based with occasional travel to vendor sites, distribution centers, and restaurant locations.
- Must be able to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods.