Summary Category/Demand Planning Analyst position will provide detailed category attributes within indirect expenses and support the demand planning process within our direct expenses. The Category/Demand Planning Analyst will be a valuable resource that will work directly with the Procurement Manager to enable process improvements with actionable data. This position will also be a key contributor in maintaining a Purchasing score card (KPI) and important weekly reports that will be shared with our stakeholders and suppliers Key Responsibilities Quarterly analysis of company expenses including capital separated within expense categories Research categories to understand the breadth of the supplier base and their capabilities Implement quarterly reviews for strategic suppliers to support communication and continuous improvements Attend and participate with suppliers and stakeholders in weekly, monthly, or quarterly meetings Align with suppliers, finance, purchasing, business development and operations to enable the sales organization to satisfy demand in the trade Become the company expert utilizing the Columbia Distributing sourcing tool and leverage with select users within the company Continually educate our business partners on the timeline within the ordering process to warehouse/branch delivery Other tasks or projects as assigned Key Competencies Strong computer and data analysis skills Project Management Must be able to work in cross functional teams A passion for learning and leading Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment along with warehouse/distribution in a multi-unit business model Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25lbs Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days/hours of work are flexible and may include minimal weekends or off hours during stages of different projects when needed. Travel This position may require up to 5% travel. Some of the travel may be out of state. Required Education and Experience Ability to work in a high growth organization delivering results during times of ambiguity High School Diploma or GED Purchasing or alignment around key responsibilities

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ExemptReports to: Procurement Manager