Supply Chain Analyst **Overall Job Summary** The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for optimizing the flow of inventory, for a specific category of merchandise, through the supply chain by balancing cost, capacity, and service levels. This position identifies opportunities to improve landed margin, drives continuous improvement efforts, and recommends specific strategic changes to increase profitability. This position drives collaboration across the supply chain to make the most effective and efficient decisions related to total landed cost, buying multiples, packaging, flow path, and channel management and to develop execution plans to support changes. Finally, this position leads Sales and Operation Planning activities across the supply chain for specific merchandise product categories. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)** + Identifies opportunities and drives change in processes and influences decision making leading to improvements in landed cost, inventory flow, lead times, packaging, on time delivery, and profitability. + Identifies and evaluates opportunities for cost reduction throughout the entire supply chain. + Provides strategic and tactical recommendations to senior management for line review process. + Leverages supply chain design software to maintain network models for specific merchandise categories and vendors to model and optimize product sourcing and freight movement. Includes “What If” scenario management and recommendations for strategic growth and investments. + Utilizes Integrated Business Planning software to optimize the flow of product through the supply chain balancing cost, capacity, and service. + Works cross-functionally with the merchandise, inventory management, sourcing, and logistics teams to plan merchandise flow and channel management. **Required Qualifications** Experience: 1-3 years’ experience in logistics; preferably in a retail environment Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or any related field. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered. **Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities** + Ability and proficiency in Microsoft Office software especially Excel and Access + Strong communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills + Ability to self-motivate, work with a sense of urgency, and to prioritize tasks + Display a detail-oriented approach to work + Ability to positively handle conflict + Capable of working in a cross-functional environment + Display a detail-oriented approach to work + Ability to travel 10% of the time **Working Conditions** + Normal office working conditions **Physical Requirements** + Sitting + Standing (not walking) + Walking + Lifting up to 50 pounds **Disclaimer** _This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor._ **ALREADY A TEAM MEMBER?** You must apply or refer a friend through our internal portal Click here (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/sf/home?company=tractorsup) **CONNECTION** Our Mission and Values are more than just words on the wall - they’re the one constant in an ever-changing environment and the bedrock on which we build our culture. They're the core of who we are and the foundation of every decision we make. It’s not just what we do that sets us apart, but how we do it. Learn More **EMPOWERMENT** We believe in managing your time for business and personal success, which is why we empower our Team Members to lead balanced lives through our benefits total rewards offerings. fot full-time and eligible part-time TSC and Petsense Team Members. We care about what you care about! Learn More **OPPORTUNITY** A lot of care goes into providing legendary service at Tractor Supply Company, which is why our Team Members are our top priority. Want a career with a clear path for growth? Your Opportunity is Out Here at Tractor Supply and Petsense. Learn More Join Our Talent Community **Nearest Major Market:** Nashville