Strategic Supply Chain Analyst — Data-Driven Optimizer

Arctic Cat; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls, MN is hiring a Supply Chain Analyst to support strategic sourcing initiatives and day-to-day supply chain operations. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.

You will develop datasets and analytical tools using Excel and Power BI, analyze cost and supplier performance, and contribute to cost reduction and efficiency across the supply base.

Qualifications

• Supply Chain experience or training required, including sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or operational improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Software Knowledge: Oracle or SAP, MRP systems helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain datasets and analytical tools that support sourcing strategy, procurement operations, supplier performance, and material availability using Excel and Power BI.
• Analyze cost, quality, delivery, and capacity data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities across the supply chain.
• Support multi-year strategic sourcing and contracting initiatives, including bid package development, supplier analysis.
• Build supplier roadmaps, supplier accountability metrics, and capacity planning models to drive visibility and supplier performance.
• Lead initiatives focused on cost reduction, supply continuity, and operational excellence.
• Establish datasets and packages for strategic contracting.
• Identify and implement strategies for cost out opportunities.
• Provide mentorship to analysts to help others develop sourcing and procurement skills and knowledge.
• Serve as a resource for other analysts, providing guidance, mentorship, and support in sourcing and procurement best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Oracle

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls, MN is hiring a Supply Chain Analyst to support strategic sourcing initiatives and day-to-day supply chain operations. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.

You will develop datasets and analytical tools using Excel and Power BI, analyze cost and supplier performance, and contribute to cost reduction and efficiency across the supply base.