Data Analyst, Materials Strategic Sourcing [211437]

You’ll join a cross-functional sourcing team supporting a strategic materials transformation initiative. Your focus will be reducing material complexity to drive innovation and profitability. You’ll own data analytics, strategy execution, and stakeholder partnerships. Think of this as a seat at the table where your insights directly impact enterprise decisions around capability, sustainability, and cost.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support data analytics and strategy development for a materials transformation project
• Comb through large datasets, extract insights, and present findings clearly to stakeholders across sourcing, product development, and partner management
• Build data visualizations and reports that highlight trends, opportunities, and financial implications
• Work with vendor data to optimize alignment and capabilities
• Support cross-functional teams on data reporting and enterprise initiatives
• Help your 10-person team hit seasonal goals while building toward longer-term priorities

WHO YOU ARE

• 2+ years of data analytics experience (business-focused, not engineering-heavy)
• Strong with Excel and Tableau. You can make data actually readable
• Solid SQL skills; Snowflake, Python, R, or Alteryx experience is a bonus
• Problem solver who digs into messy data and doesn’t need hand-holding
• Team player who communicates well across functions and geographies
• Self-starter who can handle ambiguity and think on their feet
• Retail, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain background is ideal
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, analytics, business, or related field preferred but not required
• Python or SQL certification nice to have, not required

THE TEAM

You’ll report to a Sourcing Lead on the footwear sourcing team. Close collaboration with about 10 teammates across materials sourcing, analytics, product development, and partner management.

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