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The Senior Supply Chain Analyst plays a pivotal role in REI’s success by developing, executing, and optimizing logistics strategies that ensure efficient inventory movement across the distribution network, with a primary focus on DC-to-store deliveries and supporting new store openings. This position is responsible for driving improvements in supply chain processes, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing solutions that enhance overall network performance. Additionally, the analyst will manage carrier relationships, lead the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for carrier contracts, and ensure that carriers meet performance and service level expectations.

This role demands a high degree of autonomy in problem-solving and decision-making, including recommending and executing both system and process enhancements. The analyst will be responsible for negotiating and managing carrier contracts, ensuring cost-effective logistics operations, and fostering long-term partnerships with carriers. Collaborating extensively with cross-functional teams, the analyst will ensure seamless inventory flow, troubleshoot complex logistics challenges, and drive continuous improvement in REI’s global supply chain.

The Senior Supply Chain Analyst reports to the Global Logistics Manager and operates with a high level of independence, taking ownership of critical logistics strategies, carrier management, and process enhancements. Strong competence in relevant tools, systems, and programming languages is required to excel in this role, which aligns closely with REI’s values and mission of fostering an agile and efficient supply chain. 

Your Planning & Navigating Requirements (the plans the job is responsible for creating and executing, and how the job ensures they are implemented) 

• Compiles and analyzes business data and metrics using MS Access, MS Excel and SQL tools 

• Develops and/or refines data collection and analysis tools to measure and manage processes or business metrics 

• Delivers verbal and written reports of projects or managed business processes using MS PowerPoint and MS Word to document and present the work content 

• Creates reports monthly or bi-weekly 

• Monitors costs or service level agreements with internal and/or external clients 

• Negotiates contracts and service level agreements.   

• Develops and facilitates the creation of RFP projects and process 

• Delivers input for new systems or process requirements. 

• Schedules and Manages Vendor Account Management activities at least once per quarter. 

• Develops and makes changes to strategy or process based upon data analysis and/or process testing 

• Assists in the development of new business strategies. 

• Identifies and leads future strategic projects 

• Manages medium to large projects of a more complex nature; often in concert with Manager 

• Creates communication pieces to educate and engage partners in project, process or change management efforts. 

• Assists junior team members with aspects of their work.   

• Leads moderately complex aspects of a project and supports managers in leading more strategic efforts. 

• Solves most problems without assistance  

Required Skills & Experience

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Logistics, Distribution, Material Management, and/or Supply Chain from an accredited institution or equivalent experience. 

• 7+ years experience in five or more of the following areas of discipline:  Transportation Management; Trade & Safety Compliance; Forecast and Replenishment Methodologies; Manufacture or Brand Management Planning; Distribution / Material Handling; Retail Store Product Logistics 

• 3+ years experience with contract review and negotiation 

• Advanced skills in Microsoft (MS) Excel 

• Intermediate skills in MS Access, and MS PowerPoint 

• Intermediate skills and experience with Visual Basic Script and/or SQL, SAP, Manhattan Associates (WM), AS400 i-series 

• Actively participates and collaborates with others on one's own team and across REI for the achievement of business goals. 

• Flexible in one's viewpoints and positions in order to support the direction taken by others at REI. 

• Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities. 

• Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions. 

• Considers the ultimate impact of decisions and actions on internal and external customers. 

• Works smart by setting effective work goals, establishing priorities, and planning well in order to produce quality work. 

• Executes effectively by using resources efficiently, meeting deadlines, and keeping others informed of work plans and progress toward goals. 

• Clearly conveys and accurately receives information by a variety of methods and in various situations. 

• Builds rapport with all kinds of people inside and outside the organization. 

• Acts upon opportunities and involves and influences others in the accomplishment of worthwhile organizational goals. 

• Challenges the status quo, champions change and influences others to change. 

• Certification in LEAN, Six Sigma or APICS Preferred.