Senior Supply Chain Analyst

14000 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA

Full-time

Smart people. Smart ideas. Smart choice. A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.

Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.

Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.

A Senior Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for providing value to the team by using analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes. They have responsibility for assembling data, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations which support Supply Chain planning and operations. They analyze the movement of goods through the supply pipeline, monitor current processes, identify, and analyze gaps, and develop process improvements.

A Senior Supply Chain Analyst is expected to use their skills in database management and spreadsheet analysis to help the business increase cash flows, inventory turns, and employee productivity.

• Work with the IT and the Data Scientist role to deliver high quality, actionable information:
  • Extract and analyze highly complex data from SAP, or other data sources, using Excel/VBA programming, Power
    
    BI, and other tools as necessary
  • Develop new reports and dashboards, analyze existing reports and dashboards, update and analyze KPI’s and distribute them to key stakeholders.
  • Automate reporting and processes
  • Gathers and interprets relevant data (inventory, costs, productivity, demand patterns, etc.)
  • Lead Supply Chain/IT projects to improve the supply chain processes, automate reporting, and dashboards
• Inventory Lifecycle Management (Excess & Obsolete):
  • Lead our inventory Obsolescence and Excess material program managing out aged inventory
  • Work collaboratively with business partners to identify potential use of E&O material
  • Work with the warehouse, production, or supply chain to convert the material to a useable product
• Use understanding of supply chain principles and appropriate analytics techniques to identify bottlenecks and critical control points in MTS’s supply chain.
• Work with Supply Chain team, Operations team, and other stakeholders to achieve or exceed the business metrics, including revenue, operating profit, customer OTD, supplier OTD, sourcing savings, and inventory reduction
• Investigates problems, finds root causes, and develops solutions
• Manages Supply Chain compliance programs like Conflict Minerals and PFAS and EPR reporting
• Create and execute personal talent development plans

• Bachelor’s degree, and minimum 3 years’ experience in a planning or purchasing role, or equivalent education and experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MRP systems required
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel experience
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Analytical software experience such as Power BI, tableau or SQL preferred.
• Experience using SAP
• APICS or ISM certification

Since our people are our driving force, we provide competitive pay and benefits focused on supporting the physical, mental, and financial well‑being of our colleagues and their…