Summary

Category/Demand Planning Analyst position will provide detailed category attributes within indirect expenses and support the demand planning process within our direct expenses. The Category/Demand Planning Analyst will be a valuable resource that will work directly with the Logistics and Indirect Procurement Director to enable process improvements with actionable data. This position will also be a key contributor in maintaining a Procurement score card (KPI) and important weekly reports that will be shared with our stakeholders and suppliers.

*This position can be based in any of our branches in Oregon or Washington.

Key Responsibilities

• Quarterly analysis of company expenses including capital separated within expense categories
• Research categories to understand the breadth of the supplier base and their capabilities
• Implement quarterly reviews for strategic suppliers to support communication and continuous improvements
• Attend and participate with suppliers and stakeholders in weekly, monthly, or quarterly meetings
• Align with Suppliers, Finance, Purchasing, Business Development and Operations to enable the sales organization to satisfy demand in the trade
• Become the company expert utilizing the Columbia Distributing sourcing tool and leverage with select users within the company
• Continually educate our business partners on the timeline within the ordering process to warehouse/branch delivery
• Other tasks or projects as assigned

Key Competencies

• Must be able to work in cross functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for learning, leading and problem solving
• Strong computer and data analysis skills
• Project Management
• Process driven
• The ability to influence stakeholders

Work Environment

• Mostly corporate office along with warehouse/distribution in a multi-unit business model

Physical Demands

• Mostly office environment but lifting of up to 25 pounds might be needed when working certain categories

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days/hours of work are flexible and may include minimal weekends or off hours during stages of different projects when needed.

Travel

Approximately 5%

Required Minimum Education and Experience

• Ability to work in a high growth organization delivering results during times of ambiguity
• High School Diploma or GED
• Purchasing or alignment around key responsibilities

Compensation

• Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
• Hired applicant may be eligible for [incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses].

Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Procurement Manager