Supply Chain Data Analyst

Company overview

RK Industries, LLC is a family-run business in its second generation, with roots in construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication, and building services. Under the leadership of Rick and Jon Kinning, the organization operates through seven business lines that collaborate to deliver integrated project execution, backed by established safety practices and disciplined delivery standards.

Role summary

The Supply Chain Data Analyst will gather, evaluate, and interpret data across supply chain, procurement, inventory, and operational functions to strengthen decision-making across the business. The position focuses on building reports, dashboards, and insights that enhance supplier performance, purchasing effectiveness, stock accuracy, cost management, forecasting, and end-to-end supply chain visibility. Success in this role requires strong analytical ability, attention to detail, comfort with large datasets and ERP platforms, and the ability to work effectively with multiple teams.

Key responsibilities

• Review purchasing, inventory, supplier, logistics, and demand information to surface patterns, risks, savings opportunities, and process enhancements.
• Create and update dashboards, recurring reports, and KPI tracking tools for leadership and operations.
• Measure supplier performance across pricing, lead times, delivery reliability, quality, and contract adherence.
• Contribute to demand planning, inventory optimization, and reporting on material availability.
• Work closely with procurement, operations, finance, warehouse, and project teams to improve data quality and reporting workflows.
• Analyze spending and identify opportunities to reduce cost, standardize purchasing, and improve buying decisions.
• Clean, validate, and structure data from ERP, procurement, inventory, and vendor systems.
• Prepare regular and on-demand reports for leaders, including summaries and practical recommendations.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for materials, suppliers, and inventory.
• Help improve systems, automate processes, and strengthen data governance.
• Investigate the root causes of supply chain issues and propose data-backed solutions.
• Protect the confidentiality and accuracy of company, supplier, and financial information.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Finance, Data Analytics, Operations Management, or a related discipline; relevant equivalent experience may also be accepted. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in supply chain, procurement, operations analytics, inventory analysis, or business intelligence is required. Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, lookups, and data modeling, are essential, along with hands-on experience using ERP, procurement, inventory, or warehouse management systems. The role also calls for the ability to interpret large datasets, turn analysis into clear business guidance, maintain high data accuracy, communicate well with both technical and non-technical audiences, and stay organized while solving problems effectively.

Preferred experience

Additional value will be given to candidates with experience using Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or similar analytics and visualization tools. Experience in construction, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or industrial supply environments is also helpful, as is familiarity with procurement, inventory control, supplier management, and demand planning processes. Knowledge of common supply chain KPIs such as inventory turns, on-time delivery, purchase price variance, supplier performance, lead time, fill rate, and working capital is preferred.

Physical requirements

During the course of work, the employee will regularly need to stand, sit, speak, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and other office equipment. Occasional reaching, stooping, or kneeling may be required. The role also requires close vision due to computer-based work.

Accountability and safety

• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Every employee is responsible for safety and health and is expected to stop work if an unsafe condition is observed.
• Any hazard should be reported to a supervisor right away so it can be addressed.

What RK Industries offers

• A strong safety-focused culture that serves as a core operating value.
• Industry recognition and accreditation across construction, manufacturing, fabrication, and service work.
• Competitive benefits designed to support personal growth and well-being.
• Community involvement through the RK Foundation, which has supported local services for more than a decade.
• Learning and advancement opportunities through RK University, including leadership and technical training, plus an accredited apprenticeship program.

Additional information

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.