What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Analyst-Teaching & Learning position at Des Moines Public Schools?
TITLE : Supply Chain Analyst-Teaching and Learning
DEPARTMENT : Business & Finance
REPORTS TO : Procurement Manager
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM : Director of Teaching and Learning, Chief Academic Officer
POSTION TYPE : Specialist
BASIC FUNCTION :
The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for sourcing, procurement, inventory management, contract initiation and contract renewals and utilization for all products and services consumed by the District's Teaching and Learning department. In addition, the analyst will be responsible for monitoring market trends and product offerings as well as prepare and present future procurement strategies for this product category. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Ability to develop a materials requirement plan for their assigned product category based on the District's student enrollment and associated programs.
- Ability to gather data from various departments and sources, compile that data into useful information through thoughtful analysis.
- Be able to review the district's current needs and compare them with market trends, and future product offerings to ensure the district is procuring the products and services which satisfies the demands of the present while planning for the future.
- Able to work across departmental lines and collaborate with all levels of staff and administration.
- Possess strong improvement skills to remove waste from the system and install the most efficient methodologies for procuring, storing, and utilizing the products and services in this category.
- Be able to use information and collaborate to improve the district's total cost of ownership for the product category, build financial and predictive analytical models to support various business decisions, develop and implement Supply Chain scorecards, and KPIs to thoughtfully grade business partner performance.
- Maintenance of all databases used in the performance of this position as well as the preparation, processing and evaluation of all procurement requests for this category; this would include all multi-year contracts.
- Coordinate with the Library Services and Materials Coordinator and the Curriculum Management Specialist to lead the procurement process for all textbook adoptions and curated collections for specialized programming.
- Exercise a high level of personal discretion and judgement in dealing with confidential matters, including direct and independent consultation with legal counsel on matters of contract and procurement law.
- Deal effectively with customers, business and community leaders, board members, senior management, and all other levels of staff.
- Willingness to backup other Supply Chain Analysts in the event of PTO or or absence.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position) :
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS :
Required :
Desired :
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities :
EVALUATES : N / A
POSITION INVENTORY : C43
FLSA STATUS : Full Time
DAYS : 260 HOURS : 8 hour day
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
PHYSICAL DEMAND :
FREQUENCY :
Standing
Occasional 1% - 32%
Walking
Occasional 1% - 32%
Sitting
Frequent 33% - 66%
Bending / Stooping
Occasional 1% - 32%
Reaching / Pushing / Pulling
Occasional 1%- 32%
Climbing / Stairs
Occasional 1% - 32%
Driving
Occasional 1% - 32%
Lifting (50 lbs.)
Occasional 1% - 32%
Carrying (10 feet)
Occasional 1% - 32%
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
Frequent 33% - 66%
Computer
Frequent 33% - 66%
Other
Never 0%
WORKING CONDITIONS : Inside
Frequent 33% - 66%
Outside
Occasional 1% - 32%
Extremes of Temperature / Humidity
Occasional 1% - 32%
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and / or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Approved By : Emily Behrens
Date : 02 / 17 / 2025
https : / / www.dmschools.org / departments / business-finance / employee-benefits /
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and / or a motor vehicle record check.
