Senior Strategic Supply Analyst

Job Title:

Senior Strategic Supply Analyst

Requisition

Location:

Deerfield, IL, USA, 60015

Workplace Type:
On-Site

Experience Level: Mid‑Senior Level

Job Type: Full Time

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values:
We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world‑class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers’ needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail‑oriented Senior Strategic Supply Analyst – Nitrogen to support optimization of nitrogen sourcing, supply chain performance, and logistics operations. This role is critical in driving cost efficiency, value creation, and supply reliability through data‑driven insights, cross‑functional collaboration, and disciplined execution. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, supply chain expertise, and sound business judgment.

• Perform advanced statistical and computational analysis across domain‑specific and cross‑functional datasets
• Translate complex data into actionable insights that inform procurement, supply chain, and logistics decisions
• Provide analysis and recommendations to support internal projects and operational initiatives
• Contribute to the development and standardization of analytics methodologies
• Analyze cost structures across the nitrogen supply chain and identify key cost and value drivers
• Play a key role in long‑term planning, forecasting, and working capital optimization efforts
• Identify and evaluate improvement opportunities across the nitrogen value chain
• Partner with operations to align procurement strategies with business objectives
• Contribute to optimization of transportation and distribution strategies
• Contribute to implementation of logistics solutions that improve efficiency and reduce risk
• Assist with contract administration, budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning
• Analyze and contribute to mitigation of supply chain risks through scenario planning
• Access and interpret management information to support decision‑making
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to track key performance indicators
• Participate in incentive program administration, tracking, and planning
• Deliver insights to leadership on business performance and improvement opportunities

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Science, Finance, Business, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain analytics, or logistics
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data tools such as Power BI, SQL, or Python preferred
• Experience with ERP or supply chain management systems preferred
• Strong foundation in data analysis, computational methods, and statistical techniques
• Proven ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable business recommendations
• Working knowledge of supply chain operations, value chain optimization, and logistics cost structures
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning concepts
• Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail and root cause problem‑solving capability
• Sound judgment and ability to navigate ambiguity and complex business scenarios
• Strategic mindset with awareness of broader business impacts and evolving priorities
• Collaborative and proactive approach with the ability to work cross‑functionally
• Results‑oriented with strong accountability and ability to manage priorities independently
• Effective planning, organization, and communication skills
• Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

The salary range for this role, in Deerfield, IL, is between $110,400-$173,470. While we provide this range as general…