Job Summary

The Logistics Purchasing Analyst/Intern requires the ability to think and act independently to develop and deploy appropriate data collection tools to gather the appropriate information from the business to support the sourcing and management activities for a variety of different commodity and service categories. The Analyst/Intern must be highly skilled technically (proficiencies in Microsoft Access, Excel, database software and programming).

Technical skills must be coupled with general business acumen in order for the Analyst/Intern to understand the meanings of the data and present it accordingly to drive the strategy or a category management initiative. Reporting developed and maintained by the Analyst/Intern will be communicated to the highest level of business. The Analyst/Intern will need to manage deadlines and timelines while managing multiple priorities to keep projects and the team on track.

• Assist Central Purchasing with assigned projects across all modes of transportation
• Development of tools/dashboards as required
• Assist category managers in support of Request for Proposals (RFP’s)
• Analyze data to identify cost savings opportunities, specifically for inbound transportation for raw materials
• Ad hoc analyses and reporting as required

Required Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and proactively engage cross functional constituents
• High Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Tableau experience a plus
• Very high attention to detail, accuracy of work and excellent communication skills
• Prior logistics/supply chain coursework
• Inquisitive and desire to ask questions and learn
• Organized and able to summarize information into SOP’s or presentation formats

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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