Plains
Supply Chain Analyst
Houston, TX
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago
Data VisualizationAccountingForecastingExcelSupply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementResearchCommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilitySharePoint
About the role
- The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
- We're on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.
- The Supply Chain Analyst is a key contributor within the Category Management team, responsible for delivering rigorous financial, operational, and market analyses that directly inform sourcing strategies and procurement decisions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed financial analyses to support strategic sourcing initiatives, including spend segmentation, supplier performance assessment, and measurement of sourcing outcomes against cost, performance, and value objectives.
- Analyze large, complex data sets to identify trends, forecast demand, and generate actionable insights that support supply chain planning and category strategies.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models, supplier profiles, commodity dashboards, and market intelligence tools.
- Produce forecasting models, cost drivers, and industry research to support cost optimization, risk mitigation, and sourcing recommendations.
- Monitor contract compliance and performance metrics, identify variances, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and improve adherence.
- Prepare and deliver quarterly and ad‑hoc spend reports, delivering clear insights, trend analysis, and actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Document supply chain and procurement workflows
- lead or support process improvement initiatives that increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
- Support the development and execution of RFQs/RFPs, including bid analysis, supplier evaluations, and performance scorecards.
- Maintain the contract and agreement repository in SharePoint, ensuring documents are accurate, well‑organized, and easily accessible.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, advanced formulas) and Power BI, with strong data modeling and visualization capabilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Compensation
- Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy.
Benefits
- We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.
Company info
- We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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