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Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance. We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.
The primary purpose of the Supply Chain Analytics Manager position is to drive data-driven decision-making and strategic insights to support build-to-order and engineer-to-order projects within
the organization. This role involves collaborating closely with commodity managers and the tactical procurement team to analyze complex supply chain data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to optimize inventory management, supplier relationships,
and procurement processes. The Supply Chain Analytics Manager plays a critical role in leveraging advanced analytics tools and techniques to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain, ultimately contributing to the overall success and competitiveness of the organization in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Key team member of the BFC (Basis for Cost) process; develop understanding of project and identify potential supply chain risks
Analyze initial BOM for project quoting opportunities for cost and lead-time
Build a plan to help ensure purchasing tasks are executed on time versus project planning
Collaborate with commodity managers on new engineer-to-order projects
Develop and maintain reports using Excel and Power BI to track key performance metrics
Develop and implement strategies to optimize procurement processes
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in supply chain and procurement
Provides analytical sourcing support to commodity managers for BTO machines, aftermarket sales, and ETO projects
Provides analytical support to tactical procurement team
Communicates POC (Percentage of Completion) for ETO projects
Has a high level of independent decision-making authority while performing typical job duties
Seek feedback on performance and opportunities for continuous improvement
This role does not have direct reports but involves managing critical aspects of the supply chain and procurement processes.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience
Five to Seven (5-7) years of related experience
Progressive responsibilities in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or project management
Experience in managing commodities, suppliers, and contracts
Experience in managing and leading a team directly or indirectly of procurement professionals
Technical aptitude and operationally minded
Experience working in teams
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, supply chain, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
International work experience
Broad supply chain experience beyond sourcing including logistics and fulfillment, inventory deployment, and demand/supply planning processes
Professional qualifications such as APICS, CSPMP. CPM
Negotiations training and experience
Results oriented with strong written and oral communication skills
Cross functional/organizational team management and facilitation skills (internal and external)
Exhibit understanding of purpose for bringing out the best in people, developing internal & external relationships, performance management
Drive, able to manage cross-functional teams, excellent presentation and communication skills
Demonstrated data analysis capability
Conflict management experience
Working experience in building, then leading a team
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Rail’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Rail offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Quinn Belton, HR Business Partner, at 803-822-7440 and Harsco Rail will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. Please call only for disability application. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.