Operations Analyst

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:

You will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing shipment activities for the Seasonal Business Unit within a seasonal retail environment. In this role, you will work closely with teams across finance, sales, manufacturing, logistics, and sales operations to support service levels, inventory optimization, and order management processes. You will analyze business data, communicate performance metrics and risks, and help drive alignment between operational and financial objectives. You will also identify opportunities to improve processes, establish best practices, and support effective decision-making across the business. This is a compelling opportunity to influence planning and execution activities that directly impact customer fulfillment, inventory performance, and cross-functional business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

· Execute monthly shipment plans for assigned business categories and align plans with finance, sales, SIOP, and logistics stakeholders.

· Monitor daily and weekly shipment performance, coordinate with logistics teams, and implement actions to maintain shipment plan attainment.

· Review, communicate, and manage inventory plans, including safety stock requirements, adjacency needs, and international shipment requirements.

· Lead ship date assignment and slotting activities, ensuring alignment with logistics capacity, customer commitments, and financial shipment plans.

· Analyze future shipment schedules, identify potential risks or constraints, and develop countermeasures to support plan execution.

· Execute sales operations processes on an ad hoc basis to support business needs

· Support dealer and consumer order management processes, including order maintenance, ship date communication, and order fulfillment activities.

· Support dealer show and order solicitation activities while ensuring accuracy of pricing, product configurations, features, and options.

· Partner with SIOP, finance, and plant materials teams to support inventory forecasting, flexibility planning, and service level achievement.

· Develop and maintain processes to identify inventory obsolescence risks and provide key inputs to inventory reporting and SIOP reviews.

· Participate in cross-functional excess and obsolete inventory reviews with planning, sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and finance partners.

· Communicate operational metrics, business risks, and key issues to stakeholders and senior management while supporting continuous process improvement initiatives.

Desired Competencies:

Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.

Data & Analytical Literacy: You interpret data, metrics, or reporting to inform decisions, identify trends, and measure outcomes relevant to your role.

Communication: You clearly convey information, ideas, and expectations to diverse audiences, adjusting your message to ensure understanding and alignment.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree preferred.

· Minimum of 3 years of experience in business analytics.

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets, queries, and databases.

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in cross-functional team environments.

· Experience supporting planning, inventory management, supply chain, sales operations, or related business processes.

· Experience with Alteryx and Power BI is preferred.

· Demand planning or master scheduling experience is preferred.

· Some travel required.

· This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $69,000 to $91,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.  While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range. 

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 market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance 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 generous matching 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' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading 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.com

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related 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 at 800-765-2747 or [email protected].  To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).