Strategic Supply Chain Analyst — Cost & Vendor Optimization

Applica; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

401K

Job summary

Applica seeks a Supply Chain Analyst in Houston, TX for a 6 month contract. The role emphasizes verifying costs with vendors, estimating expenditures, and proposing cost-saving measures to upper management.

You will support supplier relationships and collaborate with Category Leads, Operations Managers, and Accounting to optimize cost control. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong Excel and MS Office skills, with excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Accounting, Business) is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with cost verification, budgeting, and cost-saving recommendations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verify costs with vendors and suppliers; estimate expenditures.
• Recommend cost-saving measures to upper management.
• Maintain relationships between the company and suppliers; collaborate with leads and departments.
• Support cost-control projects as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Accounting, Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Applica seeks a Supply Chain Analyst in Houston, TX for a 6 month contract. The role emphasizes verifying costs with vendors, estimating expenditures, and proposing cost-saving measures to upper management.

You will support supplier relationships and collaborate with Category Leads, Operations Managers, and Accounting to optimize cost control. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong Excel and MS Office skills, with excellent communication abilities.