Supply Chain Analytics Associate

Itron, Inc. • West Union, SC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. The Supply Chain Analytics Associate plays a key role in driving operational excellence and supporting global supply chain objectives. This position focuses on managing innovative processes, ensuring outstanding performance of KPIs, and enabling successful execution of departmental goals. The role involves defining global operations processes, standardizing tools and templates, maintaining performance reporting, and supporting financial and operational commitments across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in supply chain analytics, operations, or related roles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred), Power BI, and data reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Knowledge of procurement principles, Total Cost of Ownership, and inventory management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across global teams.
• Ability to manage budgets and forecasts while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in global operations within the utilities or energy technology sector.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle ERP configuration and BI reporting models.
• Familiarity with cost management tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process standardization initiatives across multiple sites

Responsibilities

• Execute the Supply Chain Analytics vision, mission, strategy, and policy across the global operations network at the site level.
• Apply procurement principles and concepts of Total Cost of Ownership to optimize sourcing strategies.
• Utilize forecasting and inventory management principles to support operational efficiency.
• Define, standardize, and continuously improve global processes to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Leverage data analytics and systems knowledge, including ERP platforms, Power BI, and reporting tools, to deliver actionable insights.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Oracle ERP and BI report models, including business configuration for global operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Finance) to ensure consistent use of global Oracle ERP systems.
• Manage and maintain procurement cost management tools to project savings and EMS cost files, while driving process improvements.
• Validate data and reports, troubleshoot issues, and ensure accuracy of performance metrics.
• Document processes and maintain user reference guides by creating and updating database descriptions.
• Define and develop performance KPIs and reporting templates to measure success and drive accountability.

Benefits

• This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees