Senior Supply Chain Analyst

Job Description:

14000 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA

Full-time

Smart people.

Smart ideas.

Smart choice.

A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.

Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.

Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.

Primary Objective

A Senior Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for providing value to the team by using analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes. They have responsibility for assembling data, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations which support Supply Chain planning and operations. They analyze the movement of goods through the supply pipeline, monitor current processes, identify, and analyze gaps, and develop process improvements. A Senior Supply Chain Analyst is expected to use their skills in database management and spreadsheet analysis to help the business increase cash flows, inventory turns, and employee productivity.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Work with the IT and the Data Scientist role to deliver high quality, actionable information:
  • Extract and analyze highly complex data from SAP, or other data sources, using Excel/VBA programming, PowerBI, and other tools as necessary
  • Develop new reports and dashboards, analyze existing reports and dashboards, update and analyze KPI’s and distribute them to key stakeholders.
  • Automate reporting and processes
  • Gathers and interprets relevant data (inventory, costs, productivity, demand patterns, etc.)
  • Lead Supply Chain/IT projects to improve the supply chain processes, automate reporting, and dash boards
• Inventory Lifecycle Management (Excess & Obsolete)
  • Lead our inventory Obsolescence and Excess material program managing out aged inventory
  • Work collaboratively with business partners to identify potential use of E&O material
  • Work with the warehouse, production, or supply chain to convert the material to a useable product
• Use understanding of supply chain principles and appropriate analytics techniques to identify bottlenecks and critical control points in MTS’s supply chain.
• Work with Supply Chain team, Operations team, and other stakeholders to achieve or exceed the business metrics, including revenue, operating profit, customer OTD, supplier OTD, sourcing savings, and inventory reduction
• Investigates problems, finds root causes, and develops solutions
• Manages Supply Chain compliance programs like Conflict Minerals and PFAS and EPR reporting
• Create and execute personal talent development plans

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, and minimum 3 years’ experience in a planning or purchasing role, or equivalent education and experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MRP systems required
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel experience
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Analytical software experience such as Power BI, tableau or SQL preferred.
• Experience using SAP
• APICS or ISM certification

Additional Information

Since our people are our driving force, we provide competitive pay and benefits focused on supporting the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our colleagues and their families. Our total rewards package is broad and offers comprehensive support, from health, to retirement and financial stability. Specific benefits vary worldwide and are based on regional needs. Here are just some common features of the U.S. benefits program: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement & Investment, and more.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Compensation Information:

$88,880 - $120,000 Annual Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.