Data and Market Intelligence Analyst

Description

Summary:

The Data and Market Intelligence Analyst uses analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain opportunities while proactively identifying and proposing mitigation of real or potential risk for Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBI) and collectively MBI’s business units. This position shall be responsible for the collection and assembly of data, analysis of global trends within the supply chain, evaluation of strategic direction from the supply chain perspective, analysis of supplier performance, modeling of recommended strategies, monitoring of implemented strategies and other special projects in support of the organization. This position, in association with colleagues and internal customers, will communicate results and make recommendations for mitigation and/or improvement. The Data and Market Intelligence Analyst is expected to use their strong skills in database management, spreadsheet analysis and data mining of internal and external data sources to provide a level of proactive visibility and analysis to guide the overall organization. The Data and Market Intelligence Analyst is a detail oriented individual who is self-motivated, able to multi-task and support numerous colleagues and initiatives and who possesses the curiosity, competitiveness, drive and tenacity to achieve execution excellence.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Gathers, mines, tracks, interprets, analyzes and processes relevant data (costs, commonality, productivity, demand patterns, market, industry, forecasts, indices, trends, etc.) from a number of sources (internal and external)
• Communicates findings and recommendations by creating reports, papers and presentations
• Supports category managers and other areas of the business to ensure that procurement category strategies and supplier plans reflect the latest market information, trends, risks, and strategic direction
• Builds and manages data and analytics tools to support strategic decisions for procurement
• Proficiently able to interact with multiple Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to mine data, interact with suppliers, etc.
• Identifies competitive cost benchmarks for categories and specific items
• Ensures a consistent approach is used. Where required, offers project management advice to ensure the successful implementation of strategy and road map ideas
• Regularly monitors and challenges the forward looking strategy. Uses this feedback to improve and enhance the global procurement strategy, supplier relationship plans, and category strategy frameworks
• Supports category managers by providing a fact based approach for strategy and supplier planning topics
• Provides inputs for development of strategic supplier plans for continuous improvement initiatives
• Identifies synergies amongst business units
• Monitors and reports on data relating to execution of strategies at both corporate and business unit levels
• Provides analytical support and assists in the development of strategies for a variety of supply chain projects, improvements, constraint options, issues, concerns and activities
• Assists in analysis of data relating to strategic source selection activities
• Assists individual business units with data analysis when required
• Maintains competencies in ERP system reporting and data mining activities
• Ensures and promotes co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders, across participating entities
• Able to identify areas of risk within a specific supply chain or commodity group and is able to develop or recommend approaches to mitigate such risk
• Utilizes project tracking tools to ensure timely project execution
• Works as a member of a cross functional team
• Documents performance to action plans and timelines for assigned sourcing projects
• Other tasks as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Understanding of supply chain principles, processes, tools and practices.
• Understanding of business operations and financial impacts through the supply chain
• Understanding of ERP/MRP and Inventory Control principles and concepts.
• Ability to learn, utilize and master pertinent modules of multiple ERP systems.
• Very strong quantitative and analytical skills relating to cost analysis and management.
• Strong skills related to forward looking strategic deployment.
• Strong skills related to supplier relationship management approaches and impacts.
• Excellent market / industry information analysis skills and knowledge of supply market.
• Ability to work with and lead individuals and teams at all organizational levels.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret business documents, drawings and data.
• Ability to make calculations such as discounts, freight estimates, dimensional weight, invoices, and percentages.
• Knowledge of general business computer software and aptitude to learn new software applications.
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree (BA) or equivalent from a four-year college or university in business, supply chain or related field preferred; or five years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced or Master training and experience in data analysis tools including, but not limited to, MSExcel.
• Supply chain focused analysis experience within a fast paced within a fast paced, engineering driven manufacturing environment required.
  
  

Language Skills

• Strong communications skills in a variety of mediums.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical documents, reports, data, procedures, or governmental regulations in English.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, electronic mail, work instructions and procedures, as examples, in English.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, suppliers, internal customers and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to effectively conduct meetings in person and with technology assistance.
  
  

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute data using standardized and complicated formulae.
• Ability to calculate volumes, quantities, discounts, proportions, percentages, etc.
• Ability to make calculations such as discounts, freight estimates, dimensional weight, invoices, and percentages.
• Ability to utilize data to make business decisions.
• Ability to perform calculations, comparisons and operations using different currencies and units of measure.
  
  

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  
  

Other Qualifications

• Advanced use of technology (spreadsheets, email, word processing and presentation software)
• Ability to learn and utilize pertinent modules of an ERP system
• Influences others to act in support of ideas, programs, or causes to elevate MBI
  
  

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (ie; heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Typical 8 to 10 hour work days (depending upon weekly schedule).
• Typical 4 or 5 day work week schedule.
• Overtime is occasional to frequent based on a number of factors.
• Required to work indoors, year round and in all weather conditions.
• Some travel may be required.
• May be required to work during production shutdowns or other “off-schedule” periods to conduct special or on-going activities.
  
  

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

General

• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, in person or remote from other team members, customers or suppliers
• Is accountable and dependable
• Is adaptability and flexibility
• Is curious and competitive
• Creative & Innovative Thinker
• High energy and enthusiastic
• Tenacious and Driven to succeed
• Strong Decision Making & Judgment
• Good conflict resolution skills
• Ethics & Integrity
• Tells the truth and is honest in all dealings
  
  

Teamwork

• Influences others to act in support of ideas, programs, or causes to elevate MBI.
• Builds relationships with teammates so that efforts are received in a positive, developmental manner.
• Maintains an objective, neutral stance. Shows respect for the needs and perspectives of all sides in the negotiation process.
  
  

Motivation

• Leads by example and sets standards for professional behavior. Helps those in need of assistance, regardless of rank.
• Conveys confidence in a group’s ability to prevail over challenges to reach its goals.
• Addresses issues in an open, constructive, professional manner, and persuades others to approach issues in the same manner.
  
  

Quality

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure a high standard of quality.
  
  

Attendance/Punctuality

• Consistently attends work and on time and complies with Malibu Boats attendance policy.
  
  

Dependability

• Takes responsibility for own actions and is honest.