Associate Supply Chain Analyst

Heartland FPG • Indianapolis, IN

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Supply Chain Analyst provides analytical and reporting support to the Strategic Sourcing organization. This role focuses on data analysis, reporting, dashboard development, supplier performance tracking, and procurement process support. The position is designed for an early-career professional seeking to develop expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to support business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in business analytics, procurement, supply chain, finance, purchasing, operations analysis, or a related analytical role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, and pivot tables.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence platforms.
• Understands procurement processes, supplier management, inventory management, and supply chain concepts.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Naturally curious and capable of transforming complex data into actionable business insights.
• Identifies trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities proactively.
• Willingness to learn how commodity markets, supplier performance, and sourcing decisions impact business results.
• Balances analytical rigor with practical business recommendations.
• Maintains a high level of accuracy while managing large data sets and multiple reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and data integrity.
• Communicates analytical findings clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Creates meaningful visualizations and presentations that support decision-making.
• Works effectively across Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Operations, Quality, and R&D functions.
• Builds strong relationships and contributes positively to cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, co-op, or manufacturing experience in food and beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or supply chain environments preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain spend analytics dashboards by supplier, category, plant, and product line.
• Analyze purchasing trends, pricing changes, and sourcing activities to identify cost savings opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Support sourcing teams by preparing bid analyses, supplier comparisons, total cost of ownership evaluations, and decision-support models.
• Monitor purchase price variance (PPV) performance and provide detailed reporting on savings initiatives and cost impacts.
• Validate supplier pricing updates and ensure accurate reporting of procurement metrics.
• Assist in identifying risks and opportunities related to market volatility and supply constraints.
• Develop supplier scorecards measuring quality, delivery, service, responsiveness, and overall performance.
• Analyze supplier performance trends and identify areas for improvement or risk mitigation.
• Support quarterly business reviews through preparation of supplier performance reports and presentations.
• Monitor supplier concentration, dependency, and continuity risks.
• Assist in supplier qualification and business continuity initiatives through data collection and analysis.
• Analyze inventory levels, consumption patterns, safety stock positions, and service performance.
• Partner with Planning and Operations teams to identify opportunities to improve working capital and inventory efficiency.
• Support material availability reviews and investigate potential supply disruption risks.
• Develop reporting tools that improve visibility into inventory health and material usage trends.
• Assist with root-cause analysis related to shortages, excess inventory, and supplier performance issues.
• Support development of the Annual Operating Plan through spend forecasting and cost modeling.
• Prepare financial analyses related to sourcing projects, cost savings initiatives, and supplier negotiations.
• Partner with Finance to understand cost trends, and budget implications.
• Maintain forecasting models used to support procurement and sourcing decision-making.
• Provide analytical support for strategic projects and executive reporting requirements.

Benefits

• excellent compensation and benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level