Supply Chain Analyst

Daikin Applied Americas • Plymouth, MN

1d • $26 - $41 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst I. The Supply Chain Analyst will assess the efficiency of our supply chain operations by collecting and analyzing data to support strategic goals. As part of the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) team, this position plays a key role in managing procurement requirements, developing robust reporting systems, participating in key sourcing events, and collaborating across facilities to drive continuous improvement initiatives). Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Hybrid, Plymouth, MN What you will do: Participate in the development and maintenance of a supplier performance management system that establishes and tracks standards of performance for production suppliers, including deliveries, lead times, inventory management programs, and quality of components provided Establish and maintain collaborative and constructive relationships with functional managers and supply chain management to understand current and future business needs and continuous improvement opportunities. Pre-qualify potential suppliers to mitigate future supply disruptions Review supply chain and logistics analytical processes and procedures; identify, recommend, and implement improvements to maximize delivery efficiency while minimizing costs Evaluate proposals/quotes to recommend suppliers that are best suited to meet the organization's requirements Develop relationships with external partners to develop supplier contracts that meet the strategic vision of the company Ensure that all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations Generate supplier ratings and monitor performance. Partners with external stakeholders to drive changes to improve supplier performance Support Commodity Managers in the development of RFQs, analysis of bid proposals, supplier selection, and implementation activities Support strategic planning initiatives by analyzing supply chain performance indicators and developing comprehensible report-outs for the Daikin leadership audience What's in it for you: The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required (Business, Economics, Engineering, or Finance)
• 1+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related fields

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated advanced analytical abilities such as parsing complex data sets and information to problem-solve developing creative solutions to complex problem

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and maintenance of a supplier performance management system that establishes and tracks standards of performance for production suppliers, including deliveries, lead times, inventory management programs, and quality of components provided
• Establish and maintain collaborative and constructive relationships with functional managers and supply chain management to understand current and future business needs and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Pre-qualify potential suppliers to mitigate future supply disruptions
• Review supply chain and logistics analytical processes and procedures; identify, recommend, and implement improvements to maximize delivery efficiency while minimizing costs
• Evaluate proposals/quotes to recommend suppliers that are best suited to meet the organization's requirements
• Develop relationships with external partners to develop supplier contracts that meet the strategic vision of the company
• Ensure that all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations
• Generate supplier ratings and monitor performance. Partners with external stakeholders to drive changes to improve supplier performance
• Support Commodity Managers in the development of RFQs, analysis of bid proposals, supplier selection, and implementation activities
• Support strategic planning initiatives by analyzing supply chain performance indicators and developing comprehensible report-outs for the Daikin leadership audience

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
• The typical hourly rate for this position ranges from $25.73 - $41.21 in Minnesota.

What This Job Offers

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