Supply Chain Data Analyst - Madison, MS

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism. 

V2X is in search of a data analyst to provide expert analysis and evaluations on supply chain functions to help improve the organization's results. The supply chain analyst is responsible for analyzing and optimizing the company's supply chain operations by collecting and interpreting data to identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and ensure products are delivered on time and cost-effectively, often focusing on areas like inventory management, procurement, logistics, and distribution, while collaborating with different departments to streamline processes and increase overall efficiency across the supply chain.

Job Responsibilities

• Data analysis: Gathering and analyzing data from various sources within the supply chain to identify trends, bottlenecks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Performance monitoring: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) like inventory levels, delivery times, and supplier performance to assess supply chain health. 
• Demand forecasting: Analyzing historical sales data to predict future demand and optimize inventory levels. 
• Cost optimization: Identifying areas to reduce costs within the supply chain, such as negotiating better prices with suppliers or optimizing shipping routes. 
• Process improvement: Identifying and implementing process improvements to streamline operations and increase efficiency. 
• Risk mitigation: Identifying potential supply chain disruptions and developing contingency plans. 
• Reporting and communication: Presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders through clear and concise reports. Required skills for a supply chain analyst:
• Analytical skills: Strong ability to interpret data, analyze trends, and draw meaningful conclusions. 
• Problem-solving skills: Identifying issues within the supply chain and proposing effective solutions. 
• Technical proficiency: Expertise in data analysis tools, supply chain management software (e.g., SAP), and reporting platforms. 
• Communication skills: Effectively communicating complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Collaboration skills: Working effectively with cross-functional teams across different departments. 
• Project management skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. 

Skills

• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Must be able to problem solve.
• Must be skilled in persuasiveness; planning and organizing.
• Must be able to comprehend and process information rapidly and accurately.
• Must be able to recognize or identify the existence of a problem as well as elements of a problem.
• Skilled in problem analysis and independent decision-making.
• Must be able to apply general concepts or rules to specific cases to proceed from stated premises to their logical conclusions.
• Ability to discern priorities and multi-task.
• Skilled in handling stressful situations.
• Ability to create, enter, retrieve, and print from software programs such as; Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
• 0-2 years of relatable experience
• Must have knowledge of computer use, with experience in Microsoft Office.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of SAP ECC, SAP S4 & IFS systems.
• Two (2) years of experience serving in a similar role – spanning knowledge of purchase orders and buying.
• Knowledge and experience in working with customers and/or suppliers.

Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Physical Requirements: Primarily, it is an office environment. You must be able to bend and reach. Must have close visual acuity such as viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Must be able to communicate effectively. Must be able to maneuver up to 20 pounds. Will be performing substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.