Supply Chain Analyst

Job Title: Supply Chain Analyst Job Description
We are seeking a Contract Supply Chain Data Analyst to support strategic sourcing and cost-savings initiatives across the organization. This individual will serve as a key link between raw ERP data, business requirements, and sourcing strategy by transforming large, complex datasets into meaningful insights that drive procurement strategies. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, comfortable working with multiple ERP systems, and skilled at identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities hidden within supply chain and spend data. This role will play a direct part in helping the organization accelerate savings initiatives and support broader supply chain optimization efforts.
Responsibilities
- Extract, consolidate, and analyze data from multiple ERP and business systems.
- Validate supplier, material, purchasing, and spend data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Run data validation checks across ERP platforms and identify discrepancies, duplicates, or data quality issues.
- Analyze spend patterns and supplier activity to uncover cost savings opportunities.
- Support the continued development of Power BI dashboards, reports, and spend visibility tools.
- Transform raw and cumbersome data into meaningful business insights for sourcing and procurement leaders.
- Create analytical outputs that support strategic decision-making and supplier rationalization initiatives.
- Develop recommendations based on data trends, sourcing opportunities, and operational findings.
- Act as a 'data translator' between business stakeholders and analytics tools by helping define business requirements and converting them into actionable data solutions.
- Partner closely with Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams to support ongoing savings projects.
- Support standardization and supplier consolidation efforts through fact-based analysis.
- Identify process gaps and opportunities to improve data quality and reporting accuracy.
- Document recommendations related to master data management and data governance practices.
- Assist in creating sustainable processes that improve visibility and decision-making across the supply chain organization.
Essential Skills
- Strong experience with advanced Excel and data analytics tools.
- Experience creating reports and dashboards within Power BI or similar BI platforms.
- Hands-on experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, JDE, Epicor, Infor, etc.
- Experience managing, cleansing, and validating large datasets.
- Strong understanding of master data management concepts.
- Ability to perform root cause analysis and investigate data inconsistencies.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Self-directed with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into business recommendations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or manufacturing experience.
- Experience supporting supplier rationalization, spend analysis, or cost reduction initiatives.
- Familiarity with enterprise data integration tools and consolidating data across multiple ERP environments.
- Exposure to AI-enabled analytics or automated data processing tools.
Work Environment
Core hours are onsite from 8am to 5pm with flexible start and end times. The work environment is collaborative and family-oriented, emphasizing innovation, growth, well-being, and purpose. Employees are empowered to bring new ideas forward, develop professionally through leadership training and tuition assistance, and make a meaningful impact on products that help people explore the outdoors. The company emphasizes work-life balance, employee wellness, community involvement, and career advancement.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $31.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Eden Prairie,MN.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.