Supply Chain Analyst

RTC•Rolling Meadows, IL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Chain Analyst is a strategic business partner who drives sourcing, procurement, and continuous improvement initiatives through cost analysis, supplier evaluation, financial modeling, and total cost optimization. The role leads analytical work to improve inventory performance, optimize working capital, and strengthen material availability while balancing customer service and operational needs. Working with Procurement, Planning, Operations, Finance, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service, the Analyst evaluates tariff exposure, landed costs, supplier risk, and profitability to support business decisions. The Analyst uses business intelligence, AI-enabled analytics, and Lean and Six Sigma methods to turn data into actionable insights that reduce cost, eliminate waste, advance sustainability and regulatory compliance goals, and support RTC's continued growth. RTC designs retail programs and environments, executes them globally, and builds products intended to improve retail performance. The company aims to provide clients with a cohesive brand experience, expanded retail presence, and improved results at a lower total cost.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
3–7 years of experience in supply chain analysis, procurement, finance, or operations analytics.
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel, AI, and ERP reporting experience.
Knowledge of inventory management, procurement, forecasting, tariffs, landed cost analysis, and global sourcing.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across organizational levels and functions.
Ability to communicate complex analyses clearly and make them actionable.
Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to travel to the Romeoville facility as required to meet business needs.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.
APICS/ASCM CSCP or CPIM certification, or ISM CPSM certification.
Experience with ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and financial modeling.
Experience supporting strategic sourcing, supplier management, inventory optimization, or cost analysis.
Experience leading or participating in continuous improvement projects.
Exposure to global sourcing, tariffs, and trade compliance.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

Support strategic sourcing through spend analysis, category strategy development, supplier benchmarking, and financial evaluations.
Prepare total cost of ownership, landed cost, should-cost, and profitability analyses for make-vs-buy and sourcing decisions.
Support RFQ/RFP events, bid analysis, and supplier negotiations with cost models and recommendations.
Identify and track cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities and report results against annual targets.
Evaluate supplier diversification, nearshoring, and dual-sourcing options to reduce dependency and supply risk.
Develop and maintain supplier scorecards covering quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
Monitor supplier financial health, capacity, and geopolitical exposure to identify emerging supply risks.
Support supplier development and corrective actions through data analysis and performance reviews.
Analyze inventory investment, turns, excess and obsolete inventory, and material availability.
Recommend inventory strategies, including safety stock and reorder points, balancing customer service and working capital objectives.
Support inventory accuracy initiatives through data analysis, root cause investigation, and reporting.
Evaluate tariff impacts, landed costs, and alternative sourcing strategies to minimize cost and supply chain risk.
Support trade compliance and global sourcing initiatives, including country-of-origin, classification, and duty mitigation analysis.
Map current-state processes, identify root causes, and develop and track improvement action plans through completion.
Standardize and automate recurring analyses and reports to improve speed, accuracy, and data quality.
Develop dashboards, KPIs, financial models, business cases, executive reporting, and cost studies.
Perform profitability, scenario, and operational analyses to support strategic business decisions.
Use AI and ERP tools to identify trends, improve forecasting and reporting, and support continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.
Build collaborative partnerships across Procurement, Operations, Finance, Engineering, Planning, Sales, Customer Service, and Manufacturing.
Work independently with stakeholders to develop practical, data-driven solutions.
Present analytical findings and recommendations to support informed business decisions.

Benefits

Hybrid schedule with at least two in-office days per week after onboarding.
Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with two PPO plans and one HMO plan.
Dental insurance through two PPO plans.
Access to BCBS Benefit Value Advisor and Member Rewards programs.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
Commuter transit benefit.
401(k) plan with a 6% contribution and 3% company match, including a Roth option.
Company-paid life insurance equal to three times salary, with the option to purchase additional coverage.
Company-paid short-term disability insurance; long-term disability is optional.
16 days of PTO each year.
9 paid holidays.
Tuition assistance program.
Early Fridays year-round, with work ending at 2:30 PM.
Volunteer Time Off and company-sponsored volunteer activities.
Wellness PTO encouraged for vacations and mental health breaks.
Employee Assistance Program with legal, financial, and counseling resources.
Discounts on fitness center memberships for employees enrolled in Blue Cross plans.
Preventive care, including annual check-ups and screenings, covered at 100%.
Lactation rooms at the Rolling Meadows location.
Annual on-site flu clinics in Romeoville and Rolling Meadows for employees and covered dependents.
Mentoring, training, and opportunities for career development and advancement.
Eligibility for an annual bonus based on RTC's financial results.