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JOB SUMMARY:
The Supply Chain Inventory Analyst will develop analytics insights and reporting efforts for ORV SIOP Team at Polaris.The Analyst leads analysis and execution of Off Road Vehicle (ORV) Raw & finished goods inventory strategy. The work enables ORV retail flow management (RFM) through build flexibility, increased order-build alignment, and order-ship variability to support best in class Service Levels. Focused on maximizing finished goods and raw inventory investment returns, improving planning efficiency through improved analytical toolsets and reports, and driving margin improvement through lean initiatives. Partners closely with the ORV SIOP, Central Material Planning, Purchasing, Finance, and plant materials teams.
The expectation is to go beyond traditional analytics reporting and provide/present actionable insights and to facilitate change and improve the business. Key responsibilities include ongoing delivery of reporting and insights, ad-hoc and problem-solving analysis, developing insightful recommendations to improve business performance and collaborating with other analysts and the central data team to deliver those solutions. Work and collaborate cross-functionally with various stakeholders, IT, Analytics & Data Science teams and outside agencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Finished Goods Inventory Management:

• Partner with SIOP team on FG inventory strategy including service level parameters, YOY guidelines, and operating needs.
• Collaborates Segmentation classification of current Portfolio ("ABC" classification) for finished goods & maintenance in Blue Yonder (BY) software.
• Coordinate monthly finished goods target creation and analysis process during SIOP. Ensure targets fall within monthly SIOP change tolerances and meet Budget goals.
• Manage overall finished goods inventory reporting for ORV team including forecast reporting, inventory health, operational inventory needs, held inventory, aged inventory, and fill rate reporting.

Raw Inventory Guidance and Strategy:

• Partner with SIOP, Plant materials, and finance teams on raw inventory forecast inputs including flexibility inventory needs to manage variability and achieve Service Levels.
• Manage safety stock raw inventory during the implementation, steady state, and End of Life to achieve required Service Level and minimize Excess/Obsolete.
• Coordinate inventory & cost impact assessments with SIOP teams to drive clarity for Supply increase/decrease/ mix change decisions.
• Manage Segmentation classification for ORV parts and coordination of planning parameter adjustments with Central Planning team. Upkeep BY for safety stock planning.
• Provide key inputs to Raw inventory update reporting to plant, finance, and SIOP teams
• Key player in Excess/Obsolete reviews with Central Planning, site Materials, Finance, Purchasing, Engineering, and GBU

Build flexibility Support for Service Level Performance:

• Coordinate ORV Portfolio Segmentation with cross functional product portfolio team
• Run quarterly safety stock analysis for ORV team, working with Demand, Ship Execution, and RFM teams on desired flexibility levels and Central planning to execute. Perform monthly audits to ensure anticipated flexibility is available.
• Develop and maintain process to identify obsolescence risk information to be used in the SIOP process for manufacturing flexibility and inventory hedging
• Blue Yonder (BY) Segmentation and Inventory Optimization Administrator and Support.

Systems and Process Improvements:

• Serve as ORV SIOP lead to improve and enhance reporting, BY, and BI toolsets
• Enhance designed Raw inventory reporting tools to enable plant vs. GBU level reporting
• Complete or assist with other miscellaneous projects as assigned

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• 2 years of professional working experience in analytics or related area of focus is required.
• Ability to develop clear understanding of how the business operates so that analytical results can be framed in a business context.
• Proven business partnership connecting business questions with technical skills needed to address them.
• Ability to work successfully within a team, cross-functionally and independently.
• Knowledge of Materials Requirement Planning systems
• Strong Excel skills especially working with pivot tables (Power Pivot a plus), statistical, and financial analysis.
• Preferred experience in Alteryx and Business Intelligence (BI)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• BY or other inventory optimization (Oracle, SAP etc.) software experience is preferred.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, data analytics, Mathematics, or equivalent quantitative discipline required.

WORKING CONDITONS

• Corporate headquarters office location with hybrid option.
• Minimal travel
• Location - Bass Creek (Headquarters)

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At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generousmatching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com
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