Description
Arctic Cat is hiring a Supply Chain Analyst in Thief River Falls, MN. This role supports both strategic sourcing initiatives and tactical, day-to-day supply chain operations. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This individual will be responsible for driving visibility, accountability, and performance across the supplier base while supporting initiatives that enhance efficiency, cost, quality, and delivery outcomes. The position offers the opportunity to play a key role in optimizing supply chain performance and supporting business objectives through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain datasets and analytical tools that support sourcing strategy, procurement operations, supplier performance, and material availability using Excel and Power BI.
- Analyze cost, quality, delivery, and capacity data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities across the supply chain.
- Support multi-year strategic sourcing and contracting initiatives, including bid package development, supplier analysis.
- Build supplier roadmaps, supplier accountability metrics, and capacity planning models to drive visibility and supplier performance.
- Lead initiatives focused on cost reduction, supply continuity, and operational excellence.
- Establish datasets and packages for strategic contracting.
- Identify and implement strategies for cost out opportunities.
- Provide mentorship to analysts to help others develop sourcing and procurement skills and knowledge.
- Serve as a resource for other analysts, providing guidance, mentorship, and support in sourcing and procurement best practices.
Requirements
- Supply Chain experience or training required, including experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or operational improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Software Knowledge: Oracle or SAP, MRP systems helpful.
Expertise:
- Must bring analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to interpret complex data and translate insights into action.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and project coordination skills.
- Experience with supplier management, contracting, procurement systems, or supply chain analytics preferred.
Skills Required
- Supply chain experience or training, including sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or operational improvement experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into action
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong communication, collaboration, and project coordination skills
- Experience with supplier management, contracting, procurement systems, or supply chain analytics
- Master’s degree
- Knowledge of Oracle or SAP and MRP systems
What We Do
Arctic Cat is a prominent manufacturer of powersports equipment, including snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and side-by-sides. Founded in 1960 and based in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the company focuses on engineering high-performance outdoor recreational products. Recently acquired by a new leadership group, Arctic Cat continues to innovate in the powersports industry, maintaining a commitment to quality, manufacturing excellence, and providing enthusiasts with cutting-edge technology for exploring the outdoors.
