Supply Chain Analyst

About the role

The Supply Chain Analyst is a key contributor within the Category Management team, responsible for delivering rigorous financial, operational, and market analyses that directly inform sourcing strategies and procurement decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial analyses to support strategic sourcing initiatives, including spend segmentation, supplier performance assessment, and measurement of sourcing outcomes against cost, performance, and value objectives.
• Analyze large, complex data sets to identify trends, forecast demand, and generate actionable insights that support supply chain planning and category strategies.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models, supplier profiles, commodity dashboards, and market intelligence tools.
• Produce forecasting models, cost drivers, and industry research to support cost optimization, risk mitigation, and sourcing recommendations.
• Monitor contract compliance and performance metrics, identify variances, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and improve adherence.
• Prepare and deliver quarterly and ad-hoc spend reports, delivering clear insights, trend analysis, and actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Document supply chain and procurement workflows; lead or support process improvement initiatives that increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Support the development and execution of RFQs/RFPs, including bid analysis, supplier evaluations, and performance scorecards.
• Maintain the contract and agreement repository in SharePoint, ensuring documents are accurate, well-organized, and easily accessible.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Finance, Legal, and other business units, to support strategic initiatives, drive process improvements, and achieve organizational objectives.
• Support fleet management operations through the analysis and reporting of vehicle utilization, fuel consumption, maintenance performance, lifecycle costs, vendor services, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, advanced formulas) and Power BI, with strong data modeling and visualization capabilities.
• Prominent ability to perform complex quantitative analysis and translate results into clear, business-relevant insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Core Competencies: Analytical Excellence, Accountability & Integrity, Adaptability, Collaboration & Communication, Customer Focus, Time & Priority Management.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Top-tier benefits program
• Safe, healthy, and happy workplace
• Equal opportunity employer

Pay

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure.

Schedule

Location: Office-based role in Houston, TX (Downtown Headquarters)

Travel: Occasional domestic travel may be required