Supply Chain Analyst

Socket.dev; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arctic Cat is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to optimize supplier performance and data-driven decision making in Thief River Falls, MN. You will develop analytical models and dashboards to support strategic sourcing and day-to-day procurement operations, using Excel and Power BI, driving visibility and accountability across the supplier base.

The role requires a manufacturing-focused mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or operational improvement initiatives.
• Supply chain experience or training required.
• 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

Problem-solving

Communication

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Oracle

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Description

Arctic Cat is hiring a Supply Chain Analyst in Thief River Falls, MN. This role supports both strategic sourcing initiatives and tactical, day-to-day supply chain operations. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This individual will be responsible for driving visibility, accountability, and performance across the supplier base while supporting initiatives that enhance efficiency, cost, quality, and delivery outcomes. The position offers the opportunity to play a key role in optimizing supply chain performance and supporting business objectives through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

Primary 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.

Requirements

• Supply Chain experience or training required, including experience in 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.

Expertise:

• Must bring analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to interpret complex data and translate insights into action.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project coordination skills.
• Experience with supplier management, contracting, procurement systems, or supply chain analytics preferred.