Inbound Supply Chain Project Analyst
Inbound Supply Chain Project Analyst
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Job Description
At Polaris Inc. we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.
Position Overview
As an Inbound Supply Chain Project Analyst youll play a critical role in driving costsaving initiatives and optimizing inbound logistics performance. This highly collaborative position puts you at the center of Polaris supply chainworking across sourcing planning logistics plant operations and thirdparty providers. Your analytical insights and project leadership will directly impact operational efficiency and logistics cost improvements. If youre energized by solving complex logistics challenges and thrive in a crossfunctional datadriven environment this is your chance to grow your career with the global powersports leader.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead inbound supply chain projects focused on cost savings efficiency improvements and optimization of logistics processes.
- Analyze inbound freight costs and expedite trends; develop reporting to support decisionmaking and identify improvement opportunities.
- Identify and implement strategies to improve truck utilization and reduce total landed cost through packaging improvements optimized routing and pickup scheduling.
- Collaborate across sourcing planning and operations teams to develop and communicate total cost of ownership as part of business case development.
- Contribute to plan vs. actual analysis on route designs and support strategic routing decisions with actionable insights.
- Support cost control operations by partnering with Finance and Logistics providers to review aging billing accuracy and cost reporting
Desired Competencies
- CrossFunctional Collaboration: You work seamlessly with diverse teams and stakeholders to align logistics strategies with business goals.
- Analytical Problem Solving: You enjoy digging into data to uncover cost drivers and identify areas for process improvement or optimization.
- Initiative & Ownership: You take proactive steps to identify inefficiencies develop actionable plans and lead projects to completion with minimal oversight.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Logistics or a related field.
- 2 years of experience in supply chain management; logistics experience preferred.
- Proven project management experience with a track record of delivering process improvements.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (e.g. Pivot Tables VLOOKUP); strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated success in identifying and executing costsaving opportunities or operational changes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly.
- Comfortable managing ambiguity and balancing multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.
- Experience working with 3PLs and logistics service providers preferred.
- Familiarity with data visualization or modeling tools like Tableau or Alteryx is a plus.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid office environment 3 days in office 2 days of flex)
The pay range for Minnesota is $70000 to $86000 per year. Individual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and geography.
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To qualify for this position former employees must be eligible for rehire and current employees must be in good standing.
We are an ambitious resourceful and driven workforce which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
At Polaris we put our employees first by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation including a marketleading profitsharing plan that is fundamental to our payforperformance culture.At Polaris employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generousmatching contribution to 401(k) financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including health dental and vision insurance wellness programs paid time off gym & personal training reimbursement life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off we support employees who actively volunteer their time efforts and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris highquality product lineup includes the Polaris RANGER RZR and Polaris GENERAL sidebyside offroad vehicles; Sportsman allterrain offroad vehicles; military and commercial offroad vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot motoroadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats including industryleading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts garments and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris
EEO Statement
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employmentrelated decisions without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status familial status status with regard to public assistance membership or activity in a local commission protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process should contact Human Resources ator.To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law see:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc).
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Employment Type
Full-Time
