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We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
You will lead the data management and quantitative analyses of sourcing activities within the Strategic Sourcing Organization (SSO). The Analyst will be included in the strategic sourcing process as they will work on complex problems requiring the creation of analytical tools, data recommendations/solutions to problems. Skillset/experience using Power BI and Microsoft Power Platform to create these new tools. These solutions will include development, documentation, and delivery of repeatable processes to meet partner requirements. The Analyst will need to to meet reporting/project timelines.
You will report to the Applied Technology and Analytics Manager and can be located in Milwaukee - Wisconsin.
What you will do
- Create insightful data for partners.
- The analyst leads the process design for the collection and analyses of several data sets for the assigned commodities / services. Design, conducts, and synthesizes insightful industry research for assigned commodities to help develop sourcing strategy. Support all financial and performance reporting for SSO.
- Develop an expertise in the strategic sourcing process
- The analyst participates in the sourcing strategy formulation, supplier selection and supplier management process led by the Commodity Owner.
- Teams with Commodity Project Managers / Subject Matter Experts (engineering, marketing, quality.) to create commodity / services sourcing strategies.
- Coordinate requests for quotation (RFQ), create and administer negotiation tools for sourcing activities, prepares fact base for supplier negotiations and business reviews.
- Analyze historical and future spend/savings by commodity/departments/locations.
- Report on supplier performance metrics and conducts benchmarking studies. Support other Commodity related activities to ensure success of all partners.
- Lead data tool/process development
- The analyst is responsible for the end-to-end design and implementation of new or improved tools for SSO. Gather and analyze requirements, designs solution, implement solution, verify functionality and output, document the tool/process, and defines refresh schedule or maintenance. This is accomplished using multiple programs including MS including Power Query and Power Pivot, MS Power BI, MS Power Apps, MS Power Automate MS SQL Server/Azure, SAP, and other tools.
- Understanding of supply chain and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction opportunities.
- The analyst is familiar with the different supply chain models. The analyst participates in internal and joint supplier/unit teams pursuing TCO reduction opportunities with the Sourcing strategy (e.g. lowering inventory levels, increasing yields, improving supplier operations, demand management).
Skills you have:
- Can manipulate data, summarize findings, and investigate cause.
- Verify data/solutions. Can verify the accuracy, logic, and plausibility of data/solutions.
- Manage, projects/tasks
Basic qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or other relevant area.
- Two years professional experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, analytics, or relevant field.
- Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Excel.
- General knowledge of other Outlook, Teams, SharePoint
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
- Analytical experience combining multiple large datasets into a comprehensive solution. This would contain expertise in MS Power Query,, SQL language (MS SQL Server, Oracle), or other mass data combination tools outside of Excel.
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform with emphasis on Power BI (Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI)
- ERP/MRP systems knowledge (SAP preferred).
- Knowledge of sourcing and supply chain management.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
- Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
- Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
- On-demand digital course library for professional development
- Other local benefits!
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
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