Lead Supply Chain Analyst - 90414842 - Philadelphia

Amtrak; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 94,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to oversee and optimize operations, using data analytics to drive efficiency and cost savings. You will lead a team in analyzing data, identifying trends, and making strategic recommendations aligned with organizational goals.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement supply chain strategies, improve material availability, manage inventory planning, and report on KPIs. A bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 8 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Define performance goals with management and stakeholders.
• Use advanced quantitative methods to understand trends and enhance supply chain processes.
• Integrate multiple data sources for reporting.
• Facilitate inventory planning programs to improve material availability and reduce cash tied to inventories; manage centralized Inventory Planning for Amtrak.
• Develop models to solve supply chain problems; evaluate plans, costs, and transportation/distribution.
• Build decision support models to drive visibility and report on KPIs.

Skills

Tableau

SAP BI

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

KPIs & reporting

Communication

Project management

SAP Ariba on Demand

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

SAP

Ariba on Demand

Job description

Your success is a train ride away!

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

This role is being created to support a multi-year transformational project at Amtrak, as support for normal department operations. As this position is tied to that project work, continuation of work after completion of the project would depend on business needs at that time.

Job Summary

Oversee and optimize supply chain operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Leverage analytical expertise and deep understanding of supply chain processes. Lead a team in analyzing data, identifying trends, and making strategic recommendations to improve supply chain performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with organizational goals. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the supply chain function.

Essential Functions

- Consult with management and relevant stakeholders to define performance goals.

- Use advanced quantitative methods to understand, identify trends, predict, and enhance Supply Chain & Procurement processes for key strategic initiatives.

- Manipulate and integrate multiple data sources for reporting.

- Recommend and facilitate inventory planning programs, policies, and procedures to improve material availability and minimize corporate cash investments to inventories and related assets. Manage the centralized Inventory Planning functions for Amtrak

- Assist in evaluation and monitoring of supply chain plans, transportation, and distribution-oriented costs. Work collaboratively to develop models to solve supply chain business problems.

- Build decision support models based on advanced analytics to drive visibility and continuous improvement; create and manage processes to analyze, interpret and report on key department performance metrics (KPIs).

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.

- Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.

- Plus 8 years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Expert knowledge of data visualization software such as Tableau or SAP BI as well Microsoft Excel, including but not limited to advance functions, Macros, Pivots and Look-Ups

- Proficient in Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Project

- Skilled in quantitative research, data analysis, and reporting

- Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytical and problem solving

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment with frequently changing priorities and produce successful deliverables within tight deadlines

- Ability to analyze and manipulate large data sets (including data mining) and ability to report on/communicate findings to senior leadership and/or internal customers

- High attention to detail and organizational aptitude

- Self-motivated and able to work independently

- Ability to create and maintain a positive working relationship with peers, team members, and stakeholders

- Knowledge of SAP and Ariba on Demand

Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands

The salary/hourly range is $94,300.00 – $122,256.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Health and Wellbeing
Financial and Retirement
Work and Family Life Support

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401K with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs
Railroad Retirement Benefits
Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care

Health Savings Account
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Fertility and Family Building Benefits

No-cost Personal Health Advocate
Student Loan Assistance
Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

Medical Plan Opt-out Credit
Tuition and Education Reimbursement
Paid Family Leave

Life Insurance
Rail Pass Privileges

Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program

No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions
Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID: 167194

Work Arrangement: 06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered: No
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.