Analyst, Supply Chain at Kirby Corporate Services LLC in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Perform spend analysis, drive sourcing strategy initiatives, build/ track supply chain KPIs and manage P2P system as Subject Matter Expert to drive continuous improvement for more efficient and cost-effective supply chain.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Any one position may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions within this classification

• Analyze company spend, developing recommended category structures, processes, and supplier metrics; develop sourcing strategies for strategic spend categories


• Work closely with business units to identify cost saving opportunities, develop and execute analysis, develop initiatives to reduce total cost of ownership, and lead implementation of the program and


• Analyze strategic supply chain opportunities in acquisition targets; assist operating management in the supply chain integration in strategic acquisitions


• Perform economic research and analyze financial Compile or prepare reports, graphs and charts of synthesized data


• Monitor markets, industries and organizations with a focus on supply base


• Develop models to prepare business forecasts and performs trend analyses relative to the supply base


• Special projects as identified 

Qualifications Knowledge & Skill:

• Strong analytical skills


• Good computer skills and experience with MS Office applications (especially MS Excel and Power BI), ERP system (Oracle preferred), P2P system (iProcurement preferred) and Business Object Explorer


• Strong oral and written communication skills: ability to synthesize information and succinctly communicate key findings and recommendations


• Ability to interact with all departments within the company to produce results, including frontline personnel and senior management


• Self-starter with ability to drive independent problem solving


• Ability to work under pressure and in unstructured or ambiguous situations


• Ability to work in teams


• Strong leadership and influencing skills

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required- Business related preferred

Experience:

A minimum of 3-5 years of industry or functional experience required.

Working Conditions:

Standard Office Criteria. Typical work hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Experience

Preferred

• 3 - 5 years: Industry or functional experience

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better

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