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Assistant Purchasing Analyst - Polaris

Plymouth, MN 55442

Posted: 08/26/2024 Employment Type: Contract Category: Business Professional Job Number: 27063

Job Description

Join our team! Dahl Consulting is currently partnering with Polaris, a leader in the powersports industry. We work one-on-one with great candidates to help connect them with local employment opportunities. Polaris is hiring an Assistant Purchasing Analyst for a contract position! Interested? Get more details below.
  • Contract Duration: 3 months + the potential for extensions
  • Worksite Location: Plymouth, MN – on-site training for 4 weeks, then hybrid 3 days per week
  • Hourly Rate: $24.00-$27.00 per hour, W2
What you’ll do as the Assistant Purchasing Analyst:
  • Develop and foster relationships with select suppliers to drive consistent performance and improve back-order recovery
  • Review system recommended purchase quantities collaborating with demand planning analysts to improve accuracy
  • Approve purchase orders, ensure on-time delivery by reviewing expedite, defer, and cancel messages as necessary to achieve fill-rate and inventory goals
  • Resolve backorder issues in accordance with goals
  • Work directly with suppliers to ensure system data integrity (cost, MOQ, lead-time, etc.)
  • Negotiate cost, lead time, minimum and economic order quantities to Polaris’ benefit
  • Coordinate and communicate with multiple departments to achieve business goals
  • Proactively identify and communicate urgent issues to supervisor
What you’ll bring to the Assistant Purchasing Analyst role:
  • Associate’s degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred 
  • 1+ year of supply chain or relevant experience (logistics, e-comm, merchandising, sourcing, vendor management)
  • Foundational knowledge in supply chain management (i.e. MRP, logistics, and inventory management)
  • Aptitude to solve problems and improve processes
  • Ability to negotiate, influence and resolve conflict with diplomacy and partnership
  • Organization and communication skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently with a minimum level of supervision
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps! For questions or more information about this role, please call our office at (651) 772-9225.

As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

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