Sr. Supply Chain Data Analyst

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A  position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Develop and prepare reporting/statistical analysis for Supply Chain processes and understand how analysis impacts overall Supply Chain processes. Support data management needs and activities. Identify and implement process/system improvements in Supply Chain. Standardize and optimize process design. Develop and conduct training for internal/external customers on Supply Chain processes. Position may concentrate in specific business areas, processes, and systems. Provide direction and mentoring to lower-level Supply Chain Analysts.

Essential Responsibilities

• Customer/System Support/Problem Resolution: Lead and perform in-depth research on complex audit questions, software system, or transactional problems. Support data management needs and activities. Provide customer service support. Serve as a technical and informational resource to resolve questions/issues.

• Analysis/Reporting: Utilize report writing tools to create insightful reporting from various data sources to monitor Supply Chain key performance metrics and exceptions; direct lower-level Supply Chain Analysts. Perform analysis (e.g., statistical, trend/correlation/control charts) to identify and proactively communicate trends, root causes, performance, etc. Analyze reports to ensure data accuracy. Perform analysis and research audit questions.

• Process/System Documentation/Training: Lead the development of Process and System User documentation for Supply Chain. Develop and provide training on department systems and processes. Review data quality issues and coordinate solutions with data owners. Lead and perform ad-hoc data maintenance & analysis.

• Project/Program Management: Utilize project management skills to lead large projects to improve processes. Develop and implement project plans. Communicate project milestones, obstacles, and progress. Prepare management reports on program usage and compliance. Analyze reports to ensure data accuracy. Develop, maintain, and modify templates. Facilitate interaction throughout Supply Chain to ensure proper procedures are followed. Reconcile and validate reports, troubleshoot technical problems, conduct testing, support system updates, and coordinate with IT staff.

• Auditing: Schedule independent reviews of processes, policy, procedures and/or contract quality. Perform SOX assessment tests on Supply Chain controls. Serve as a single point of contact for internal audits. Accountable to correct & follow through on audit findings. Identify, recommend, and write process controls, test scripts, and communications. Audit, correct errors, and advise personnel on procedures to process Supply Chain transactions accurately. Ensure compliance with associated corporate and regulatory requirements, such as sales tax, SOX, IRS, FERC.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related technical/analytical field.

- Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

- Five years of experience in a supply chain related field.

- Excellent customer/communication skills.

- Must be approachable, flexible, customer focused, self-motivated, results and team oriented.

- Preferred three years of experience using statistical analysis reporting tools.

- Proficient in master data management principles and governance tools.

- Demonstrated advanced-level experience using MS Excel, Access, Word, MS Project, and Visio, designing/developing reports with report writing tools.

- Three years of experience with Supply Chain systems and/or Expense Management Systems.

- Proven project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

- 5 years of experience in a Data Analytics role

- Python or SQL experience is a plus

- Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Business Objects

- Power Apps Dataverse

- SAP S4 experience

- Advanced Excel Skills

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

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