Supply Chain Analyst

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

What We Need:

**Position is not remote eligible and will require 100% on-site commitment**

We are looking for a Supply Chain Analyst to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings - Operations team in Muscatine, IA! 

The Supply Chain Analyst plays a crucial role in managing and optimizing all aspects of the Supply Chain, including procurement, material flow, distribution, and logistics. This role involves coordination with internal and external partners, such as suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers, and customers, to ensure efficient and effective Supply Chain operations.

What You Will Do:

As a Supply Chain Analyst, you will be responsible for the following objectives and supporting actions/tasks:

• Manage daily execution of raw materials to support performance, including Purchase Order (PO) Cycle Time, Materials Cycle Time, Supplier Corrective Actions, Compressions, and Inventory Health.
• Collaborate with suppliers to align order methods, inventory levels, and replenishment processes with defined customer lead time compliance.
• Develop strong supplier relationships, understand lead times, identify capacity concerns, recognize performance issues affecting order flow, and communicate constraints to the network when necessary.
• Maintain and manage procurement attributes on all procured items to drive proper replenishment processes as defined by the material framework.
• Develop future state operations objectives to achieve operational excellence, including optimizing material costs.
• Monitoring constraint compliance information and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Managing purchase order processes for material replenishment.
• Monitoring supplier acknowledgments, shipments, and updating the software system accordingly.
• Collaborating with suppliers to address performance issues, including on-time deliveries and product quality.
• Working in partnership with the strategic procurement team.
• Collaborating with Product Engineering (PE) and Technical Product Group (TPG) on strategic processes and New Product Introduction (NPI) items.

**Please note this position will require the candidate to work as a buyer for the first yr with 50/50 split responsibilities between buying and analytics** 

What You Have:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Transportation/Logistics.
• Experience: No prior experience required; this is an entry-level position. Will consider candidates with 3-5yrs of hands on experience in Supply chain in leu of educational requirements. 
• Skills: Strong analytical skills and the ability to present findings and recommendations effectively.
• Act as a mentor/manager to other team members utilizing influence without authority.
• Proven ability to analyze, present, summarize, and provide recommendations to executive leaders. 

What You’re Good At:

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Influence: The ability to influence and negotiate with suppliers and team members to achieve desired outcomes.
• Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address Supply Chain challenges and find creative solutions.
• Analytical: Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to make informed Supply Chain decisions.
• Desire to Learn: A strong willingness to learn and stay updated on industry trends and technologies in Supply Chain management is important. 

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for optimizing Supply Chain operations, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the company's success and make a significant impact in the field of Supply Chain management.

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments.  The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands.  The residential building products segment is the nation’s leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products.

As one of the larger employers in Iowa, HNI Corporation was recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020 for the diversity of our Board of Directors and was named in 2020, 2021, and #6 in 2022 as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. 

How we act today protects how we live tomorrow.  Check out our CSR Report here: https://www.hnicorp.com/social-responsibility

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), are not just core beliefs at HNI - they are operational imperatives.  We value each other’s differences in experiences and ideas to solve problems and better serve our customers. Take a look at our DEI goals here: https://www.hnicorp.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

We offer Benefits on Day 1, including a new voluntary benefit, Daily Pay! To learn about all the benefits HNI has to offer visit www.HNIbenefits.com.

We also invite you to visit us at www.HNICorp.com to learn more!