Forecast Analyst jobs in Norfolk, NE

The Dairy Procurement Analyst will be an instrumental part of the dairy team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining data used for category development, team KPIs, and shared tools to help the dairy team be best in class. Partnering with Procurement Specialists, Category Managers, Finance Business Partners, and the team’s Director this position will work to deliver cost savings ideation, data driven vendor management and the development/implementation of sourcing strategies. As part of these efforts, the candidate will work cross-functionally for data generation and will be given opportunities to present findings and ideas to senior leaders within the organization. The best decisions are made with a clear evaluation and a plan that is measured. This position will work to promote that mindset.

• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sourcing strategies.
• Maintain and improve procurement processes, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management.
• Analyze and evaluate vendor performance and develop vendor scorecards to monitor performance over time.
• Monitor market trends and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain procurement-related reports and dashboards to track KPIs and identify areas for improvement.
• Create communication plans to ensure effective communication between procurement teams, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as legal and regulatory requirements.