["Supply Chain Strategy Analyst","Supply Chain Strategy Analyst"]

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Purpose of Job

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.

Key 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).

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.

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