Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Overview

We are seeking an Analyst for Strategy and Global Allocation to implement our global allocation strategy effectively. Collaborating closely with the Allocation Senior Manager and various stakeholders across sourcing development, supply planning, materials sourcing, costing, and product development, this role focuses on transforming pre-season and in-season allocation plans into actionable steps. The position is hands-on and primarily involves extensive data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform allocation decisions with clear consideration of their impact on subsequent teams and processes. It offers a unique opportunity to deepen expertise in sourcing and make a tangible business impact daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and report data to inform pre-season and in-season allocation choices, providing actionable recommendations to cross-functional teams.
• Create reports and visual data representations using Excel, Tableau, and Power BI to derive insights and support decision-making.
• Evaluate the interdependencies and downstream consequences to develop well-informed, coordinated, and executable allocation recommendations.
• Collaborate with sourcing development, supply planning, materials sourcing, costing, and product development teams to collect inputs, align objectives, and assist allocation decisions.
• Identify gaps in information proactively, validate underlying assumptions, and ensure closure of open queries to facilitate prompt and reliable decision-making.
• Support the Allocation Senior Manager by executing allocation strategies and transforming plans into operational actions.

Indicators of Success

• Allocation plans are implemented accurately and within scheduled timelines.
• Allocation procedures operate without disruption, with early identification and management of risks and issues.
• Reporting and data insights remain clear, timely, and practical for stakeholders.
• Cross-functional partners recognize the analyst as a dependable, responsive, and proactive collaborator.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Experience or strong analytical skills in operations, procurement, supply chain, business analysis, or related fields; recent graduates with strong analysis skills are welcome.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel including formula use, pivot tables, and data cleansing.
• Familiarity with at least one data visualization tool such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical thinking with high attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Capability to juggle multiple stakeholders, priorities, and deadlines efficiently.
• Proficient in systems thinking and business judgment, able to assess dependencies and convert insights into actionable recommendations.
• Proactive approach in identifying information gaps, validating assumptions, and following through for informed decision-making.
• Keen intellectual curiosity with fast learning aptitude in new business processes and data sets.

Preferred but Not Mandatory

• Some familiarity with Power Query.
• Knowledge of automation tools for data or documents such as KNIME or Alteryx.
• Previous exposure to sourcing, supply chain, or global trend analytics is advantageous but not expected initially.