Supply Chain Analyst

Husqvarna Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Husqvarna Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to support our strategic supply chain initiatives. You will gather data and conduct analysis to improve operations and meet customer order dates.

Responsibilities include end-to-end procurement, forecasting, root cause analysis of delays, KPI management, and cross‑functional projects with sales, operations, and finance. A Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years in supply chain is preferred, with ERP systems experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or 3+ years Supply Chain experience.
• Understanding of ERP systems with knowledge of Purchasing, Planning, and Inventory Management modules, required.
• Very strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Consumer packaged goods experience; problem solving, documentation, listening, phone skills, resolving conflict, analyzing information, multi-tasking with professionalism, excellent follow up and follow-through skills, computer literacy, typing and computer navigation skills
• Very strong communication skills both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement process including issuing purchase orders, supplier shipments, and warehouse receipt.
• Proactively plan future requirements to ensure availability to meet customer orders.
• Provide forecasts to suppliers based on sales and production plans.
• Perform root cause analysis on production delays and stockouts; implement corrective actions.
• Manage supplier constraints and communicate risk to leadership.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and finance to meet objectives.
• Assess global vendors for cost, quality, delivery, and service capabilities.
• Improve operational KPI’s and support new product launches for assigned categories.
• Daily communication to support replenishment of on-site levels based on demand.
• Lead cross‑functional supply chain projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3+ years supply chain experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Last date to apply:

We are continuously accepting applications

The Supply Chain Analyst position is a key role within our strategic plan for supply chain management at Husqvarna.

The Supply Chain Analyst gathers data and conducts analysis with the goal of improving the organization's supply chain operations.

What You Need to Know:

• Manage the end-to-end process of procuring material from suppliers including issuing purchase orders, managing supplier shipments, and receipt at the warehouse to meet customer order dates
• Proactively plan future requirements to ensure availability to meet customer orders
• Provide forecasts to suppliers as required based on sales and production plans
• Provide root cause analysis on production delays and out of stocks due to raw materials or alternate material use, and implement corrective actions
• Manage supplier constraints and communicate risk to business leadership
• Collaborate with departments (such as sales, operations, finance) within the company to meet business objectives
• Assist team members in assessing global vendors to ensure cost, quality, delivery, technical, and service capabilities to meet business requirements
• Manage and improve operational KPI’s and support new product launches for assigned categories
• Daily communication to support replenishment of on-site levels based on demand
• Participation and/or leading cross‑functional supply chain projects
• Meet other needs of the business upon request

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or 3 + years Supply Chain experience
• Meet the in‑office requirements as set forth by Husqvarna (4 days per week minimum)
• Understanding of ERP systems with knowledge of the Purchasing, Planning, and Inventory Management modules, required.
• Very Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Consumer packaged goods experience; problem solving, documentation skills, listening, phone skills, resolving conflict, analyzing information, multi-tasking with professionalism, excellent follow up and follow-through skills, computer literacy, typing and computer navigation skills
• Very strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Able to maintain customer focus and communicate efficiently to ensure a positive customer relationship
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Pro‑actively work to identify trends in the marketplace and work with assigned customer channels to anticipate any issues to resolve problems and identify opportunities.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and able to multi‑task and prioritize.