Supply Chain Strategic Planner

Overview

If you are a Supply Chain Strategic Planner looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting role for you! Based in our Shakopee, MN or Boulder, CO location, you ll support strategic decision-making and lead data analysis for Supply Chain Leadership. This role is ideal for someone who is analytically strong, a clear communicator, and eager to develop deep expertise across global supply chain strategy.

The position offers broad exposure to executive-level work, cross-functional collaboration, and high-impact programs including Risk Management, Indirect Materials, Responsible Sourcing, and Total Best Cost Sourcing.

• Supply Chain Risk Management
• Assist in maintaining risk registers, dashboards, and mitigation trackers, and help coordinate cross-functional alignment on risk response actions.
• Research emerging supply chain risk trends and synthesize findings into briefings and recommendations for leadership.

• Assist in developing executive presentations, strategic briefings, and initiative updates for the VP and senior leadership team.
• Gather and organize data from global supply chain teams to support storytelling and decision-making materials.
• Help maintain the supply chain strategic roadmap, initiative trackers, and performance scorecards.

• Coordinate with regional supply chain teams (Americas, EMEA, APAC) to collect updates, align on deliverables, and facilitate cross-functional working sessions.
• Support scheduling, preparation, and follow-through for steering committee meetings, project team check-ins, and leadership reviews.
• Build relationships across functions — Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Sustainability — to support integrated project execution.

• Indirect Materials: Support the Enterprise Supply Chain team with analysis, benchmarking, and project coordination related to indirect spend strategies and supplier consolidation efforts.
• Responsible Sourcing: Assist in tracking supplier sustainability assessments, researching ESG sourcing standards, and maintaining responsible sourcing program documentation.
• Total Best Cost Sourcing: Help develop and maintain total cost models and sourcing analysis tools that account for landed cost, risk, quality, and sustainability factors.

You use knowledge of business drivers and how strategies and tactics play out in the market to guide actions. You adjust communication to fit the audience and the message. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You ask the right questions to accurately analyze situations. You create competitive and breakthrough strategies that show a clear connection between vision and action.

• Two (2) years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field (or zero years of experience with an MBA with a concentration in Supply Chain, Operations, or Strategy)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — comfortable summarizing complex information clearly.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple work streams simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset with a genuine interest in global supply chain strategy.
• Ability to implement strategic plans with attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to work independently under pressure.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

• MBA
• Knowledge of industry best Exposure to supply chain risk, sourcing strategy, or sustainability through coursework or work experience.
• APICS CSCP or CPSM coursework or certification (or intent to pursue).

We recognize that for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you…