Sr. Supply Chain Data Analyst

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.

The Senior Supply Chain Data Analyst focuses on projects and data discovery. Works hand-in-hand with stakeholders to understand request requirements, conduct analysis, and interpret the results. Uses expertise to create project requirements and expand analysis into deeper learning. Works on projects that center around descriptive analysis with forecasting potential. Consults for more predictive and prescriptive projects.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Conducts continuous data exploration of internal and external data sources. Works with data engineers to ingest sources into the data lake, validate/cleanse, and stage for analysis purposes. 
• Collaborates with business stakeholders to understand large-scale business initiatives.
• Conducts initial analysis to inform requirements and provide the full picture.
• Models, validates, and produces results, and then presents findings to stakeholders and walks through continued interpretations from automation.
• Balances multiple, quick turnaround responses to ad hoc analysis that is also thoroughly validated and answers immediate business needs.
• Evangelizes data and tools that increase organizational access to data and ad hoc capabilities to help business stakeholders draw conclusions and drive data-informed decisions. 
• Participates in demonstrations on analytical tools and/or concepts.
• Continue strengthen your technical toolkit by leveraging CSC resources, staying current with solution provider updates, and attend formal training as applicable.
• Collaborates with other analytics functions around the organization to maintain consistency and accuracy

YOU ARE

• Problem Solving: Solves complex problems and develops independent creative solutions based on the evaluation of multiple options.
• Decisions: Independently analyzes issues of a diverse scope and functions with a moderate degree of autonomy. Receives minimal direction, seeks guidance for highly complex issues.
• Knowledge: In depth knowledge of principles, concepts, and theories within own discipline and working knowledge of related disciplines. Applies broader knowledge of industry standards/practices to assignments and others.
• Business Acumen: Understands best practices (technical and supply chain related); is aware of the differences between the company and its competition in the supported function. Has a general understanding of end to end supply chain and how functional areas integrate with others to deliver results.
• Communication & Influence: Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. May provide process and subject matter advice.

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of data analyst experience with strong competency in data analyst tools, systems, and procedures.
• 3+ years of Supply Chain data analysis experience.
• Work experience with SQL, Databricks, Power BI, Python, Azure, Datalake, and data architecture preferred.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. 

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.