Supply Chain Analyst - Federal Ammunition

Pay Range:

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

The Kinetic Group is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to support Supply Chain initiatives that drive down the total cost of goods/services while maintaining a continuous flow of supply into our ammunition manufacturing facilities.  This role will support the Supply Chain organization by working in collaboration with Category Management, Demand Planning, Operations, Cross-Functional Leadership, and key Suppliers. 

This position reports to the Sr. Director of Production Planning/Scheduling and is based out of our Anoka, Minnesota office.  

As the Supply Chain Analyst, you will have an opportunity to:

Manage category reporting across all supply categories

• Develop reporting metrics that provide historical views of on time delivery, quality, and pricing

• Create order forecasting mechanisms for major categories (brass/lead/powder/plastics/packaging)

• Analyze inventory position and provide forecast to support quarter-end and year-end targets

• Identify slow moving inventory and create plans with Operations to consume or dispose

• Support Buying and Planning functions at all manufacturing locations
• Utilizing BI Data Cubes, develop and automate reports concerning key Supply Chain metrics for Executive Management
• Work closely with Sales, Product Line and Engineering resources to understand market trends, portfolio management and new product introduction in support of Demand Plan

Analyze pricing/cost trends related to Demand and Supply Chain activities

• Develop cost comparison tool comparing similar products across key vendors

• Perform historical price analysis at part number level

• Identify sourcing strategy within category to optimize cost
• Identify and project expected effects on Demand due to price increases/decreases

Support Contracts/Legal initiatives as needed

• Provide insight and data to support ongoing negotiations with key suppliers

• Define and track performance metrics for critical suppliers

• Gain understanding of long-term supplier partnerships based on negotiations that include a supplier development plan, process flowcharts/improvements, and shared financial investments and incentives

• Develop key supplier scorecards, measure compliance, report savings and conduct formal business reviews to include lessons learned

Provide analytics to directly support monthly business review with key internal stakeholders

• Communicate milestones achieved and relevant concerns existing within the Supply Chain

• Provide detailed updates on supplier delivery performance, inventory position, and forecast

• Articulate solutions to short-term production challenges

• Demonstrate ability to produce root cause / countermeasures analysis to address quality and delivery issues
• Support and track cost savings initiatives for the Supply Chain team

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management or related discipline. 

• 1+ years in a Supply Chain environment

• Demonstrated ability to engage, collaborate, motivate and share accountability in matrix environment. 

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills preferred (particularly Excel)

• Experience with BI Reporting

You might have:

• MBA preferred

• Prior experience sourcing fabricated metal, packaging, plastics, capital equipment or tooling. Working knowledge of spend analytics, strategic sourcing, long-term agreement development and lean/continuous improvement concepts and culture

Work Environment:

Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.

Benefits:

At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support. That's why we offer day-one healthcare coverage, company-paid parental leave, a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, career development opportunities, education assistance, and paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally.