Supply Chain Business Analyst

NFI Group; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Group is hiring a Supply Chain Business Analyst who can be based at any New Flyer facility in Canada or the US. The role focuses on developing and maintaining supply chain visibility tools and forecasts for long lead-time parts to support management teams across the NFI Group.

You will develop complex Power BI and Excel tools, forecast demand for long-lead-time items, and build dashboards to monitor KPI performance across Purchasing and Supply. Strong ERP/Power BI experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years in an analyst role with strong process systems experience.
• Very strong understanding and knowledge of Supply chain, especially Purchasing, Planning and Inventory management.
• Demonstrated aptitude for identifying, evaluating, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with ability to generate workable solutions in a timely manner.
• Prior working knowledge of ERP data management systems is considered an asset (Oracle, SQL, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Drive the NFI Group Supply Chain to achieve effective KPIs and process improvements.
• Serve as an integral resource for Purchasing and Supply leadership.
• Develop complex Power BI and Excel tools to streamline day-to-day operations and improve visibility across the supply chain team.
• Build and maintain a Purchasing and Supply dashboard to track department health and measure real-time performance against targets.
• Conduct root-cause analysis into missed targets and provide actionable insights to leadership.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Tools

Power BI

Oracle

SQL

Job description

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader with various locations in North America. Offering the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE™ brands. It also offers infrastructure development through New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position can be based at any of our New Flyer facilities in Canada or the US. As a key member of the Purchasing Team, the Supply Chain Business Analyst will support key supply chain activities for the company. This position will be in charge of developing and maintaining the supply chain visibility and tools for the management teams across the NFI Group. A key responsibility in this role would following supplier capacity and creating forecasts for long lead time parts.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Drive the NFI Group Supply Chain to achieving effective key performance indicators (KPI), process improvements.


• Serve as an integral resource for Purchasing and Supply leadership.


• Develop complex Power BI and Excel tools to streamline day-to-day operations and improve visibility across the supply chain team. As well as providing comprehensive past and future part demand reports to key stakeholders


• Build and maintain a Purchasing and Supply dashboard to track department health and measure real-time performance against strategic targets


• Conduct root-cause analysis into missed targets and provide actionable insights to leadership teams.


• Provided accurate, timely forecast data to long-lead-time suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.


• Conduct analysis on Master Schedule changes to summarize and communicate critical impacts to internal stakeholders.


• Assist in the development, communication and deployment of departmental policies, guidelines, and tools.


• Assist in identifying key opportunities for process enhancements.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.


• 5+ years in an analyst role with strong process systems experience


• Very strong understanding and knowledge of Supply chain, especially Purchasing, Planning and Inventory management


• Demonstrated aptitude for identifying, evaluating, improving, and streamlining complex work processes


• Advanced problem-solving skills with ability to generate workable solutions in a timely manner


• Advanced Microsoft Office skills


• Prior working knowledge of an ERP data management system considered an asset (Oracle, SQL, Power BI).


• Project management experience would be considered an asset


• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.


• Advanced problem solving and analytical skills.


• Motivated self-starter with ability to work within a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility


• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility


• Paid holidays and vacation


• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world


• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.


• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023)


• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.