Strategic Supply Chain Analyst: Data-Driven Sourcing

Arctic Cat; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arctic Cat is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to support strategic sourcing initiatives and day-to-day procurement operations in Thief River Falls, MN. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement to optimize cost, quality, and delivery across the supplier base.

The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical skills with experience in supply chain analytics and supplier management, using tools like Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems

Qualifications

• Supply Chain experience or training required in sourcing, procurement, or related initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• Experience with Oracle or SAP; MRP systems helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain datasets and analytical tools using Excel and Power BI.
• Analyze cost, quality, delivery, and capacity data to identify trends and improvements.
• Lead multi-year strategic sourcing and contracting initiatives.
• Build supplier roadmaps and accountability metrics to drive performance.
• Mentor analysts and share procurement best practices.
• Support supplier management and procurement analytics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collab

Supply chain analytics

Supplier management

Sourcing

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Arctic Cat is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to support strategic sourcing initiatives and day-to-day procurement operations in Thief River Falls, MN. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement to optimize cost, quality, and delivery across the supplier base.

The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical skills with experience in supply chain analytics and supplier management, using tools like Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems