Supply Chain Analyst in Thief River Falls, Minnesota at Arctic Cat

Arctic Cat is hiring a Supply Chain Analyst to support both strategic sourcing initiatives and tactical, day-to-day operational execution. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to drive visibility, accountability, and performance throughout the supply base. This position is located in Thief River Falls, MN.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain datasets and analytical tools that support sourcing strategy, procurement operations, supplier performance, and material availability.
• Analyze cost, quality, delivery, and capacity data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities across the supply chain.
• Support multi-year strategic sourcing and contracting initiatives, including bid package development, supplier analysis, contract administration, and negotiations.
• Build supplier roadmaps, supplier accountability metrics, and capacity planning models to drive visibility and supplier performance.
• Lead initiatives focused on cost reduction, supply continuity, and operational excellence.
• Develop commodity strategy, perform contract writing and administration activities, negotiate with suppliers, and place and fulfill purchase orders.
• Establish datasets and packages for strategic contracting.
• Identify and implement strategies for cost out opportunities.
• Provide mentorship to analysts to help others develop sourcing and procurement skills and knowledge.
• Serve as a lead resource for analysts by providing guidance, mentorship, and support in sourcing and procurement best practices.

• Supply Chain experience required, including experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or operational improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Software Knowledge: Oracle and SAP, MRP systems are preferred.

Expertise:

• Must bring analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to interpret complex data and translate insights into action.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project coordination skills.
• Experience with supplier management, contracting, procurement systems, or supply chain analytics preferred.