Supply Chain Analyst

Aston Carter•Hopkins, MN

7d•$30 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Supply Chain Data Analyst to support strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain optimization initiatives. The role connects complex ERP data, business requirements, and sourcing strategy by transforming large datasets into insights that support business decisions and cost-saving opportunities. The analyst works with data across multiple ERP platforms and collaborates with Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, and Operations teams on spend visibility, supplier analysis, and continuous improvement. The position is a contract role based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and is fully onsite. The pay range is $30.00–$31.00 per hour. Individual compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. Benefits may be available depending on eligibility, job classification, length of employment, and applicable plan terms.

Requirements

Strong experience with advanced Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting functions.
Experience creating dashboards and reports using Power BI or similar business intelligence platforms.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, JDE, Epicor, Infor, or similar platforms.
Experience managing, cleansing, validating, and analyzing large datasets.
Strong understanding of master data management principles.
Experience performing root cause analysis and troubleshooting data quality issues.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Extract, consolidate, and analyze data from multiple ERP and business systems.
Validate supplier, material, purchasing, and spend data for accuracy and consistency.
Perform data audits and validation checks to find discrepancies, duplicates, and data quality issues.
Analyze supplier performance, purchasing trends, and spend patterns to identify savings opportunities.
Conduct root cause analysis of data inconsistencies and recommend corrective actions.
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Power BI and other business intelligence tools.
Transform raw data into actionable insights for sourcing and procurement leadership.
Create data-driven recommendations supporting strategic sourcing and supplier rationalization.
Monitor key performance indicators and provide ongoing stakeholder reporting.
Support decision-making through advanced analytics and reporting solutions.
Partner with Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, and Operations teams on ongoing initiatives.
Translate business requirements into data-driven solutions and analytical outputs.
Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and analytics tools.
Support supplier consolidation, spend visibility, and cost reduction projects.
Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Identify ways to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Support master data management initiatives and data governance practices.
Document processes, findings, and recommendations to improve organizational data visibility.
Assist in developing scalable reporting and analytics processes.
Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance supply chain performance and decision-making.