Supply Chain Strategy Analyst

About the role

Under general direction, the Supply Chain Strategy Analyst engages directly with business units and other corporate stakeholders to identify, structure and execute upon high-impact, cross-functional projects within Interstate Batteries’ supply chain organization. The analyst will take initiative to develop hypotheses, assemble relevant supporting data and structure comprehensive business cases.

Responsibilities

• Leads supply chain analyses to support strategic decision making and new opportunities.
• Summarizes analysis conclusions and project progress into concise presentation materials for leadership review.
• Creates formal business case materials for Supply Chain projects.
• Gathers, organizes and interprets relevant data from various sources and databases (costs, demand patterns, etc.).
• Assists in quantifying and defining scope for capacity, resource, logistics and supply chain planning.
• Develops and leverages deep technical/product knowledge and market awareness to inform strategic business decisions.
• Collaborates with team members across the organization to ensure all key stakeholders have provided input on analyses.
• Delivers value by ensuring all projects/engagements are driven to meaningful conclusions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Technical or equivalent discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 1–2 years working experience; including a role of similar responsibility/scale in Supply Chain, Operations, Strategy, Consulting or related field.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex supply chain problems with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Strong quantitative skills and ability to analyze supply chain management problems to develop and implement practical solutions.
• Ability to push projects forward even if all requirements have not been defined.
• Ability to build strong partnerships and “tell a story” is essential.
• Passion to drive continuous improvement through identification of root-cause solutions to key business problems.
• Demonstrated ability to create structured frameworks, analyze large sets of data, develop and communicate recommendations to others clearly.
• Advanced skills in PowerPoint, Excel and database tools (experience with Tableau a plus).

Scope

Collaborates with business units, other corporate stakeholders and Supply Chain organization.

Work Environment

• Ability to sustain posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.
• Regularly required to use hands to grasp or handle, talk and hear, stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 20+ lbs.
• Prolonged use of personal computer & telephone.