Strategic Purchasing Analyst — Data-Driven Inventory & Demand

Select Custom Solutions (SCS); Town of Medary (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays Off

Uniform Program

Shoe Allowance

Onsite gym

Career Advancement Opportunities

Leadership Development

Community involvement

Job summary

Select Custom Solutions (SCS) in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to drive data‑driven decisions across multiple locations, balancing service levels, working capital and total landed costs. You’ll analyze demand and inventory, translate insights into actionable purchasing guidance, and partner with planning, operations and logistics.

The role emphasizes turning data into actionable improvements, building analytical tools and dashboards, and supporting cross‑functional teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Operations, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing analysis, inventory planning, or demand planning.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or multi-site operations preferred.
• CPIM - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory levels, consumption trends, and demand forecasts across multiple locations to identify risks, excess, shortages, and optimization opportunities.
• Develop inventory recommendations by SKU and location, including safety stock, reorder points, and stocking strategies.
• Evaluate inventory health metrics (turns, days on hand, excess & obsolete, service levels) and provide clear insights and action plans.
• Translate demand and inventory analysis into purchasing direction, including quantity, timing, and delivery location.
• Support buyers and purchasing coordinators with analytical inputs to improve purchasing decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Inventory management

Demand forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Select Custom Solutions (SCS) in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to drive data‑driven decisions across multiple locations, balancing service levels, working capital and total landed costs. You’ll analyze demand and inventory, translate insights into actionable purchasing guidance, and partner with planning, operations and logistics.

The role emphasizes turning data into actionable improvements, building analytical tools and dashboards, and supporting cross‑functional teams to