Supply Chain Analyst

Arctic Cat • Thief River Falls, MN

2d • $65,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Arctic Cat is hiring a Supply Chain Analyst in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The role supports strategic sourcing initiatives and tactical, day-to-day supply chain operations. The analyst drives visibility, accountability, and performance across the supplier base and supports efforts to improve efficiency, cost, quality, and delivery through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

The position develops and maintains datasets and analytical tools for sourcing strategy, procurement operations, supplier performance, and material availability. It analyzes supply chain data, supports strategic sourcing and contracting initiatives, builds supplier roadmaps and performance measures, and leads cost-reduction, supply-continuity, and operational-excellence initiatives. The role also provides guidance and mentorship to other analysts in sourcing and procurement.

Requirements

• Supply chain experience or training, including experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or operational improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into action.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project coordination skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of Oracle or SAP; MRP systems are helpful.
• Experience with supplier management, contracting, procurement systems, or supply chain analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain datasets and analytical tools supporting sourcing strategy, procurement operations, supplier performance, and material availability using Excel and Power BI.
• Analyze cost, quality, delivery, and capacity data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities across the supply chain.
• Support multi-year strategic sourcing and contracting initiatives, including bid package development and supplier analysis.
• Build supplier roadmaps, supplier accountability metrics, and capacity planning models to improve visibility and supplier performance.
• Lead initiatives focused on cost reduction, supply continuity, and operational excellence.
• Establish datasets and packages for strategic contracting.
• Identify and implement cost-out strategies.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to analysts to develop their sourcing and procurement skills and knowledge.
• Serve as a resource for other analysts on sourcing and procurement best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time