Junior Supply Chain Analyst: Analytics & Sourcing Insights

Heartland FPG; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Food Products Group, based in Indianapolis, seeks an Associate Supply Chain Analyst to support the Strategic Sourcing team. The role focuses on data analysis, reporting, dashboard development, supplier performance, and procurement process support onsite at the Indianapolis plant.

Ideal for an early-career professional aiming to grow in sourcing and supply chain management. The position collaborates with cross‑functional stakeholders to improve working capital, inventory health, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in business analytics, procurement, supply chain, finance, purchasing, operations analysis, or a related analytical role.
• Internship, co‑op, or manufacturing experience in food and beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or supply chain environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain spend analytics dashboards by supplier, category, plant, and product line.
• Analyze purchasing trends, pricing changes, and sourcing activities to identify cost savings opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Support sourcing teams by preparing bid analyses, supplier comparisons, total cost of ownership evaluations, and decision-support models.
• Monitor purchase price variance (PPV) performance and provide detailed reporting on savings initiatives and cost impacts.
• Validate supplier pricing updates and ensure accurate reporting of procurement metrics.
• Assist in identifying risks and opportunities related to market volatility and supply constraints.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Procurement

Inventory management

Supply chain concepts

ERP systems

Statistical analysis

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Job description

Heartland Food Products Group, based in Indianapolis, seeks an Associate Supply Chain Analyst to support the Strategic Sourcing team. The role focuses on data analysis, reporting, dashboard development, supplier performance, and procurement process support onsite at the Indianapolis plant.

Ideal for an early-career professional aiming to grow in sourcing and supply chain management. The position collaborates with cross‑functional stakeholders to improve working capital, inventory health, and