MRO Category Analyst

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.  

The position: The MRO Category Analyst will collect and manage supplier/category data as well as develop assessments for future spend opportunities, category risks and supplier sustainability.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Collect and manage category / supplier data including spend data segmentation, OTD, lead times, etc. using PowerBI tools as appropriate. 
• Manage the collection and reporting of Supply Chain (SC) performance metrics and KPIs. 
• Collect and calculate supplier scorecard data. 
• Identify and collect relevant market movements and trends (BLS, inflation, PPI, etc.) with respect to category (or group of categories).   
• Develop analyses and impact assessments for future spend opportunities, category risks, and supplier sustainability based on external benchmarking studies and/or market trends.  
• Develop the necessary analyses to support the various category management activities as directed by the Category Manager(s). 
• Contribute to the creation of SC’s overall performance targets and benchmarks. 
• Support the analysis of end-to-end value chain costs for respective category. 
• Work with the respective Category Manager(s) to define the sourcing strategy. 
• Provide support to SC on financial performance tools and processes. 
• Drive the accurate and timely distribution of defined SC reports to appropriate stakeholders. 
• Collect, manage, and assess relevant external benchmarks in order to assess GD performance against those external benchmarks. 
• Work with suppliers to reconcile pricing issues including expired pricing and new part pricing. 
• Handles special projects as assigned. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Your skills and abilities (required qualifications)

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 2+ years’ experience
• Skills:
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including advanced data functions in Excel. 
  • Excellent analytical skills: ability to collect and analyze data and present findings. 
• Travel: Minimal.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.

ABOUT GREAT DANE

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer