Supply Chain Business Analyst

Supply Chain Business Analyst

Important Information Posted range is $59,280-99,060. The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and / or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role The Business Intelligence Analyst will spend most of their time analyzing data and structuring data in a way that tells the story to supply chain leadership and to the business particularly : past trends, current conditions, and future predictions. The BI Analyst will be able to understand large chunks of data and trends, and then communicate those trends to the company and recommend best practices. The position will track metrics and compliance to ensure launched initiatives deliver necessary value.

Key Accountabilities Responsible for providing support, analysis, monitoring and problem-solving value while managing, shaping, driving, & influencing Supply Chain performance and continuous improvement. Monitoring, enforcing, and facilitating data quality and governance. Support rate cases by complying with data requests as necessary along with automating reports to support an employee self-service model. Perform financial and market analysis to determine feasibility of projects. Quantify benefits and perform cost-benefit analysis while providing support to internal supply chain and business unit stakeholders in order to assist in the development of fact-based procurement strategies. Collaborate with Information Technology as necessary on projects involving procurement systems and other technology such as but not limited to, generative artificial intelligence to improve reporting, increase efficiency and reduce risk. Support the development of a market intelligence program to provide industry and economic forecasts and associated impacts to AW's business plans. Research supply markets for information related to innovation, pending / changing industry regulations, commodity volatility, constraints, and best practices associated with company procurement requirements of a less complex nature. Monitors major commodities and company / industry specific cost drivers while maintaining and fostering ties to appropriate industry peers / groups to conduct ongoing research of industry best practices and benchmarks. Ability to gather, analyze, synthesize, enrich, and organize information. Process skills that enable parallel gathering and analysis of broad data sets, networking. Ability to extract insights from market data and information. Ability to conceptualize analysis for new areas incorporating relevant information from across the business. Organize