We are looking for a skilled Supply Chain Analyst to join our team in Fargo, North Dakota. This Contract to permanent position offers the opportunity to contribute to optimizing distribution operations and improving business performance through data-driven strategies. You will play a key role in streamlining supply chain processes, fostering partnerships, and ensuring efficient inventory management while driving cost-effective solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor and optimize distribution networks by analyzing sourcing strategies, transportation modes, and facility costs.<br>• Build and maintain strong partnerships with manufacturers and forward facilities to enhance operational efficiency.<br>• Develop annual budgets, review monthly performance metrics, and manage invoices, inventory projections, and demurrage expenses.<br>• Collaborate with operations and supply planning teams to secure adequate and strategically located storage space.<br>• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including transportation, sales, and factories, to align distribution strategies with business goals.<br>• Troubleshoot inefficiencies, analyze data, and implement solutions to improve organizational performance.<br>• Oversee sourcing opportunities, investigate non-optimal shipping scenarios, and collaborate with analysts to implement changes.<br>• Manage activities related to swaps, raw material receipts, production scheduling, and reprocessing coordination.<br>• Ensure distribution decisions are data-driven and continuously reviewed for improvement.<br>• Provide leadership and guidance to distribution analysts while fostering a culture of collaboration and efficiency.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, distribution, or logistics management.<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and experience with SAP systems.<br>• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify inefficiencies and develop actionable solutions.<br>• Knowledge of supply chain logistics, forecasting, production planning, and customer demand planning.<br>• Bachelor’s degree in operations, supply chain, accounting, finance, or a related field.<br>• Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.<br>• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.<br>• Strong communication and leadership abilities to manage teams and foster collaboration.

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