REI (Recreational Equipment Inc):
Manager, Supply Chain Business Analyst Job in Kent, VT

Manager, Supply Chain Business Analyst Apply Share Posted Date: Jul-25-2019 Job ID: 15180 Job Function: Supply Chain / Logistics City: Kent State: Washington Store: REI Headquarters is moving to Bellevue, Spring 2020! What's cool about this job This job contributes to REI’s success by managing a team of business analysts that use business process, data and statistical methods to provide insight into business performance and suggest area and methods of improving operations. Responsibilities include implementing and overseeing the analytical approaches and methodologies, and controlling and developing internal/external information sources for business analysis. Through this information, the Business Analysis Manager will be able to present insight and recommendations to management for decision making and strategic planning. This job models and acts in accordance with REI’s guiding values and mission. • Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the organization promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results • Supports the implementation of company programs, procedures, methods and practices to promote REI key messages • Challenges and inspires employees to achieve business results • Ensures employees adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements • Oversees training and development of employees directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions • Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews • Provides coaching, direction and leadership support to employees in order to achieve department, company and customer results • Establishes and maintains visibility within the department • Monitors operational statistics, reports trends, variances and issues, and takes appropriate action. • Liaise with cross functional divisions and internal departments to drive process improvements • Implements process improvements to improve supply chain data and process accuracy • Leads change management for responsible areas • Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the organization promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results • Supports the implementation of company programs, procedures, methods and practices to promote REI key messages. • Liaise with cross functional divisions and internal departments to drive process improvements • Implements process improvements to improve supply chain data and process accuracy • Leads change management for responsible areas • Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the organization promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results • Supports the implementation of company programs, procedures, methods and practices to promote REI key messages. Bring your passion and expertise • Advanced knowledge of business analysis • Intermediate knowledge of supply chain functions • Intermediate knowledge of key business data warehouses • Intermediate understanding of merchandising department and capabilities • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions Intermediate verbal, written, organizational and time management skills • Advanced Microsoft products and advanced Excel skills • Advanced SQL & Tableau Basic skills in Llamasoft Intermediate project management, from inception to completion • Advanced ability to set clear objectives, identify priorities, collaborate with business partners to streamline business and drive results • Builds capacity of individuals and teams through effective employee development, involvement, communication, and supervision efforts • Creates a strong, mutually supportive work spirit and culture where people can do their best • Establishes trust and inspires others • Makes effective organization and people decisions in a manner consistent with REI's values and ethics • Delivers on commitments and holds others to same • Champions the organization and advocates solutions in the overall Company's best interest • Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities • Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions • Considers the ultimate impact of decisions and actions on internal and external customers • Fosters change in company direction • Effectively plans and executes changes. At REI we offer an enviable work environment that has been recognized on the "100 Best Companies to Work For" list since the award's inception – 22 years in a row! Sure, we work hard, but it’s balanced with time off to play—a strategy that works for us as we continue to grow and thrive. Want to enjoy a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you? This is the place. With more than 150 retail locations (and growing), REI offers unique competitive benefits to its more than 13,000 employees, including healthcare, gear and apparel discounts, free equipment rentals and challenge grants to help employees reach personal outdoor goals, generous retirement plan contributions, public transit subsidy, adoptions assistance, paid sabbaticals, and more. REI is an Equal Opportunity Employer Apply Back to job search Share