Analyst Supply Chain 2

CPS Energy; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Energy in San Antonio seeks a Supply Chain Systems Administrator to develop reports, dashboards, and forecasts using SAP/BI and Business Objects. You will support operations and financial planning, delivering ad hoc analyses and data visualizations to identify process improvements and cost efficiencies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience with SAP reporting tools, inventory management concepts, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement in the Supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent procurement/analytical capability.
• Experience with inventory management concepts.
• Ability to learn latest technologies to improve processes.
• Familiarity with procurement, government compliance, and workflow concepts.
• Experience with SAP content, reports, tables, and reporting tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform reporting development and ad hoc analysis for operations and finance.
• Create, forecast, and analyze information sets to comply with external reporting guidelines.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations; support cost efficiency initiatives.
• Coordinate with customers and IT to validate data and train users.
• Represent Supply Chain in cross-functional teams.
• Monitor data security and controlled access; ensure data integrity.

Skills

Inventory management

Procurement concepts

Variance analysis

SAP/BI knowledge

Business Objects

Lean tools

Data visualization

MS Office

Microsoft Windows

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP ERP

SAP/BI

Business Objects

Job description

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Pay Grade

13*
Deadline to Apply: August 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM
*qualifications may warrant placement at a different job level

This position is responsible for Supply Chain system administration, support, and report development and analysis. Responsible for development of ad hoc and standardized reporting, data visualization, trend analysis and complex forecasting models to support operations and financial plans and to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Core responsibilities focus on operational/tactical aspects of the organization and some administrative focus.
• Facilitates basic data and process validation testing scenarios.
• Identifies reporting requirements, extracts data from relevant sources and compiles into user-friendly, actionable data reports.
• Develops understanding of tools and processes of customers and Information Technology – lean tools, process improvement tools and data visualization tools.
• Utilizes SAP (ERP) and SAP/BI for research, analysis and report writing.
• Creates information views using existing landscape (data structure) and reporting tools, and tests/validates report data and performance.
• Trains customer on usage of tool and analysis of data. Customizes training based on evaluation of customer skill level and responsibilities.
• Creates, forecasts, and analyzes information sets to comply with external reporting guidelines.
• Develops, analyzes, and monitors financial and operational metrics for management, including capital and operating & maintenance financial budget and business plan initiatives.
• Evaluates existing and new tools and processes to identify needs and gaps and keeps abreast of latest technological developments that could be adopted into the strategic framework.
• Represents Supply Chain in cross-functional teams to impact decisions that are aligned with the strategic goals of the organization.
• Coordinates and facilitates discussions with customers to understand goals and provide analytical support to improve processes and cost efficiencies.
• Proactively monitors usage of information needs for customers.
• Manages security and sensitivity of data before publishing or granting access.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Familiarity with inventory management concepts and warehouse management.

Ability to learn and adapt to latest technologies to improve existing processes.

Ability to grasp concepts of procurement, government compliance, and workflow related concepts.

Basic understanding of variance analysis and business impact.

Intermediate understanding of SAP content, reports, table structures and current reporting tools.

Ability to work independently, or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve results with multiple deadlines.

Familiarity with reporting tools such as Business Objects, SAP/BI.

Basic knowledge of program/project management concepts.

Demonstrated well-developed written and verbal communication skills with all levels across the organization.

Ability to multi-task various work assignments in a fast-paced environment in a professional manner.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, internet, electronic mail and scheduling

Proficient in Microsoft Windows environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain Management or related field with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience developing process flow diagrams and using lean tools to eliminate process waste.
• Demonstrated experience with leading project teams, creating dashboards and planning capital and O&M budgets.

Demonstrating Initiative

Championing Customer Needs

Working with Ambiguity

Driving Continuous Improvement

Communicates Effectively

Evaluating and Implementing Ideas

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; or similar level of procurement / analytical capability gained through demonstrated success in a related position.

Required Certifications

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equip, phone, multi-functioning printer & calculator. Ability to travel to & from meetings, training sessions or other busi-related events.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

Nearest Major Market: San Antonio
Job Segment: Supply Chain, Supply, Supply Chain Manager, Power Plant Operator, Power Plant, Operations, Energy