Supply Chain Analyst

**STEP On Board**

Welcome to STEP, where work is engaging, camaraderie is high, and Safety is always on our mind.

We're a dynamic company that values innovation, invests in our team's growth, and offers exciting social activities and perks. Join our family-like environment of visionaries and professionals who live our values every day. See the details below to learn more about STEP

**WHAT WE OFFER**:
**A social environment**:Culture-building activities.

**Industry leading clients**:Challenges to expand your skills.

**Career growth**:Opportunities for advancement.

**Comprehensive total rewards**:

- Competitive pay
- STEP provided benefit package (starts day 1 with option to upgrade)
- RRSP matching
- Potential for paid training and development opportunities
- Fuel discount card for personal use
- Employee perks inclusive of preferred vendor pricing and discounted memberships

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**:
**Role**:
The Supply Chain Analyst is permanent full-time role located in the Calgary Head Office responsible for supporting the supply chain department by gathering data, analyzing processes, and helping to improve efficiency and reduce costs. This role will bring strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a thorough understanding of data management principles and attributes that connect our business functions, specifically the ERP system, as well as internal planning models (Microsoft Excel). Success in this position is essential to upholding STEP’s commitment to an Exceptional Employee Experience and an Exceptional Client Experience, and depends on a strong focus on efficiency, accountability, and effective communication.

**Responsibilities**:
**Data Stewardship**
- Maintain and update vendor master data, parts and other purchased catalog.
- Enforce data governance policies to ensure consistency and quality.

**Supply Chain Analytics**
- Analyze or help gather supply chain KPIs such as delivery times, cost per unit, inventory turnover, etc.
- Forecast demand and supply to ensure adequate stock levels esp. of raw materials.
- Evaluate vendor performance using metrics like best rates and delivery time.
- Analyze and optimize replenishment.
- Analyze freight costs and identify opportunities for savings.

**Category Management - RFP/RFQ Initiation**
- Initiate Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) using category management methodologies.
- Analyzing category spend, define sourcing strategies, develop scope and evaluation criteria, coordinate stakeholder input and drafting RFP/RFQ documents.

**Procurement and Vendor Management**
- Assist in producing data for new suppliers and negotiating contracts.
- Track and manage purchase orders and requisitions to ensure timely fulfillment.
- Create and maintain workflow processes in supply chain management systems.

**Reporting and Documentation**
- Prepare regular supply chain performance reports for management.
- Document and maintain records of procurement activities and vendor contracts.
- Generate insights into spend analysis, cost savings, and efficiency improvements.
- Perform other related duties as required to support team and organizational success.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management or a related field is an asset
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience in an Analyst and/or Category Management focused role.
- Previous exposure/experience to creating RFP/RFQ an asset.

**Key Competencies**:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with a collaborative approach to working within team environments.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize daily tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced operational setting.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (with an advanced knowledge on Excel), with experience using ERP systems considered a strong asset.
- Strong sense of prioritization and adaptability, with the ability to respond to shifting demands, urgent tasks, and changing project needs as they arise.

**WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT**:
For starters, we have a manifesto which is directly tied to our core values, what STEP, in a literal sense, was built on. Our business has grown at a rapid pace since it was founded in 2011 and this can be attributed to our high expectations and clear communications ensuring we are providing an exceptional client experience. All of our equipment is state-of-the-art and purpose built using the latest software, designed specifically for our operations.

Our high utilization rate keeps the work engaging, and gives meaningful room for career advancement. Our robust maintenance program supports our equipment to ensure our professionals are working with reliable equipment that is fully functional. All this and more contributes to our commitment to an exceptional employe