About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

This is a 1-year contract, entry-level Supply Chain Data & Reporting Analyst role supporting a confidential client in the IT industry. The position is hybrid (Monday–Thursday onsite; Friday remote) based in Saint Francis, WI (Milwaukee area). Compensation: $30.00 per hour.

The role supports transportation, supply planning, and customer supply operations by managing data inputs, validating system accuracy, analyzing performance, and maintaining recurring reports and dashboards. You will work across SAP systems, 3PL portals, and analytics tools to improve service levels, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.

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What You’ll Do

• Monitor shipment, inventory, and supply-planning data for accuracy; escalate anomalies with supporting analysis.
• Analyze large datasets using Excel, Access, BusinessObjects, and data extracted from SAP to surface trends and opportunities.
• Track transportation and warehousing expenses and support financial reporting against targets.
• Produce recurring and ad hoc reports and dashboards that translate operational data into actionable insights.
• Support domestic (LTL, FTL) and cross-border transportation activities by validating data, monitoring shipment status, and ensuring timely tendering.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Supply Planning to resolve route-to-market issues and prevent service failures.
• Work with 3PLs, carriers, and warehousing partners to investigate discrepancies and drive continuous improvement.
• Document workflows, business definitions, and data logic to strengthen operational knowledge and consistency.
• Validate, manage, and upload critical US and Canadian supply chain inputs into SAP/APO weekly.
• Execute and validate weekly APO transactions used to generate supply plans.
• Investigate and resolve issues involving SAP APO, ECC, and SNC in collaboration with IT teams.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, transportation, business analysis, reporting, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Analytics, Logistics, or related discipline — or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with large datasets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables, nested formulas).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Access or other data tools is a plus.
• Ability to learn and navigate complex enterprise systems (SAP ECC, SAP TM, SAP APO, SNC, BusinessObjects).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly.
• Demonstrated teamwork, accountability, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to prioritize recurring responsibilities, meet deadlines, and respond effectively to ad hoc analytical requests.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with SAP ECC, APO, TM, or SNC from professional work, internships, or coursework.
• Exposure to transportation or supply chain planning (LTL/FTL shipments, tendering, MABDs, planning runs).
• Experience using BusinessObjects, Power BI, Tableau, or other visualization/reporting tools.
• Understanding of supply chain financial drivers, transportation KPIs, and network optimization concepts.
• Experience supporting system testing, enhancements, or troubleshooting.
• Background working with 3PLs, carriers, or warehousing partners.
• Familiarity with workflow improvement, automation tools, and data cleansing/validation methods.

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Core Competencies

• Data analysis and validation
• Supply chain planning and transportation support
• Excel reporting and dashboard maintenance
• Enterprise systems and SAP data management
• Problem-solving and root-cause analysis
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Process documentation and continuous improvement
• Time management and attention to detail

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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