Purchasing Data Analyst

Hi-Line•Farmers Branch, TX

About The Position

Purchasing Data Analyst Drive Data. Influence Strategy. Improve Performance. Hi-Line, Inc. is looking for a high-impact Purchasing Data Analyst who wants to do more than run reports — someone who wants to shape purchasing strategy through powerful data insights. This role sits at the intersection of Purchasing, Inventory Management, and Supply Chain Strategy. You will directly influence how millions of dollars in inventory and supplier spend are managed by transforming complex data into clear, actionable business decisions. If you are analytical, naturally curious, and energized by improving performance through numbers, this is your opportunity to become a strategic partner within a growing organization. Why This Role Matters You will: Help optimize inventory investment and working capital Improve supplier performance and accountability Increase visibility into purchasing trends and cost drivers Elevate data integrity and reporting standards across the ERP system Support leadership in making confident, data-backed decisions Your analysis will directly impact profitability, service levels, and operational efficiency. What You’ll Own Advanced Purchasing & Inventory Analytics Analyze purchasing, demand, and supplier performance data to uncover trends and risks Develop and manage KPIs such as: Inventory turns, aging, excess & obsolete Supplier on-time delivery, lead time accuracy, and fill rates Price variance and spend trends Build and enhance dashboards that leadership relies on for decision-making Deliver executive-ready reporting on a weekly and monthly cadence Strategic Inventory & Buyer Support Partner with Buyers to improve replenishment and forecasting decisions Identify cost-saving and inventory optimization opportunities Support supplier performance reviews with data-backed scorecards Highlight exception-based risks before they impact service levels ERP Data Governance & Process Improvement Maintain and audit purchasing data within the ERP system (Epicor P21 preferred) Identify data integrity gaps and drive corrective action Collaborate with IT and Supply Chain leadership to enhance reporting tools Automate manual reporting processes where possible What Sets You Apart You are not just comfortable with data — you’re driven by it. You: Think analytically and challenge assumptions Spot patterns others miss Translate numbers into business language Proactively recommend improvements instead of waiting for direction Take ownership of accuracy and accountability

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Finance, or related field
3+ years in purchasing, supply chain, or data-focused roles
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, advanced formulas, lookups, data validation)
Experience working with ERP systems (Epicor P21 strongly preferred)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial distribution, MRO, or manufacturing
Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools
SQL or advanced data querying experience
Supplier scorecard and KPI development experience

Responsibilities

Analyze purchasing, demand, and supplier performance data to uncover trends and risks
Develop and manage KPIs such as: Inventory turns, aging, excess & obsolete Supplier on-time delivery, lead time accuracy, and fill rates Price variance and spend trends
Build and enhance dashboards that leadership relies on for decision-making
Deliver executive-ready reporting on a weekly and monthly cadence
Partner with Buyers to improve replenishment and forecasting decisions
Identify cost-saving and inventory optimization opportunities
Support supplier performance reviews with data-backed scorecards
Highlight exception-based risks before they impact service levels
Maintain and audit purchasing data within the ERP system (Epicor P21 preferred)
Identify data integrity gaps and drive corrective action
Collaborate with IT and Supply Chain leadership to enhance reporting tools
Automate manual reporting processes where possible