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Position Overview
As an Inbound Supply Chain Project Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in driving cost-saving initiatives and optimizing inbound logistics performance. This highly collaborative position puts you at the center of Polaris' supply chain—working across sourcing, planning, logistics, plant operations, and third-party providers. Your analytical insights and project leadership will directly impact operational efficiency and logistics cost improvements. If you’re energized by solving complex logistics challenges and thrive in a cross-functional, data-driven environment, this is your chance to grow your career with the global powersports leader.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead inbound supply chain projects focused on cost savings, efficiency improvements, and optimization of logistics processes.
- Analyze inbound freight costs and expedite trends; develop reporting to support decision-making and identify improvement opportunities.
- Identify and implement strategies to improve truck utilization and reduce total landed cost through packaging improvements, optimized routing, and pickup scheduling.
- Collaborate across sourcing, planning, and operations teams to develop and communicate total cost of ownership as part of business case development.
- Contribute to plan vs. actual analysis on route designs and support strategic routing decisions with actionable insights.
- Support cost control operations by partnering with Finance and Logistics providers to review aging, billing accuracy and cost reporting
Desired Competencies
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: You work seamlessly with diverse teams and stakeholders to align logistics strategies with business goals.
- Analytical Problem Solving: You enjoy digging into data to uncover cost drivers and identify areas for process improvement or optimization.
- Initiative & Ownership: You take proactive steps to identify inefficiencies, develop actionable plans, and lead projects to completion with minimal oversight.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in supply chain management; logistics experience preferred.
- Proven project management experience with a track record of delivering process improvements.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP); strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated success in identifying and executing cost-saving opportunities or operational changes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly.
- Comfortable managing ambiguity and balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with 3PLs and logistics service providers preferred.
- Familiarity with data visualization or modeling tools like Tableau or Alteryx is a plus.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid office environment (3 days in office, 2 days of flex)
The pay range for Minnesota is $70,000 to $86,000 per year. Individual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.
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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com
EEO Statement
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).
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