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Supply Chain Analyst I or II (On-Site, La Crosse, WI)

Dairyland Power Cooperative · La Crosse, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked with another department to fix a recurring discrepancy. What changed afterward?

What they are checking: Cross-functional problem solving that removes a root cause instead of fixing the same error every month.

Tell me about a process improvement you suggested. How did you show it was worth changing?

What they are checking: Whether they can find gaps and build a case for change, which the role explicitly expects.

What would you do

Inventory sits at warehouses plus Power Supply and Power Delivery locations. How would you keep counts accurate across sites you cannot visit every day?

What they are checking: Whether they think in controls and routines rather than relying on personal presence to keep data clean.

An invoice arrives for a delivery that nobody in the system has received. What do you do before approving it?

What they are checking: Discipline around matching invoices to receipts so the cooperative does not pay for goods it never got.

You manage an on-site vending program for tools and supplies. What would you watch to know if it is working?

What they are checking: Ability to define simple measures like usage, stockouts and shrink for a program they own.

Field crews need a part today, but following the receipt process would slow them down. How do you balance speed with accuracy?

What they are checking: Judgment between serving operations and keeping the records that make future service possible.

About the work

A cycle count in Microsoft D365 shows twelve units of a part, but the shelf has eight. Walk me through how you resolve it.

What they are checking: A methodical reconciliation process that finds the cause rather than just adjusting the count to match.

What D365 or other ERP transactions have you done yourself, such as posting product receipts or creating new parts?

What they are checking: Real system experience, since inventory accuracy depends on getting transactions right the first time.

How would you use demand patterns and cost data to decide whether a part should be stocked or ordered when needed?

What they are checking: Analytical judgment on carrying cost versus downtime risk, which is central for utility spare parts.

How strong are your Excel or database skills? Describe the most useful analysis you have built.

What they are checking: Whether they can actually gather and interpret data at the level the posting asks for.

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The full job description

As published by Dairyland Power Cooperative.

Hiring Salary Ranges: Supply Chain Analyst I - $27.21/hr - $38.08/hr Supply Chain Analyst II - $68,800/yr - $103,200/yr Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level PURPOSE: The Supply Chain Analyst works to drive supply chain excellence, including inventory control at Dairyland warehouses and other Power Supply and Power Delivery locations. Analyze the movement of goods through the supply pipeline, monitor current processes, identify, and analyze gaps, and develop process improvements. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Work with cross functional teams throughout the business to resolve discrepancies. 2. Controls inventory levels by coordinating physical counts per policies and procedures; reconciling with supply chain management system. 3. Perform Microsoft D365 transactions to ensure inventory accuracy such as posting product receipts, approving cycle count work, and updating data. 4. Approve invoices and verify deliveries. 5. Manage on-site vending program. 6. Create and manage new parts in Microsoft D365. 7. Gathers and interprets relevant data (costs, productivity, demand patterns, etc.). Uses skills in database management and spreadsheet analysis to help the business increase cash flows, inventory turns, and employee productivity. 8. Identifies and investigates problems, finds root causes, and develops solutions to drive process excellence and reduce enterprise risk. 9. Frequent Travel to JPM (Alma, WI), and occasional travel to other Dairyland sites. 10. Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience: Supply Chain Analyst I - Associates degree in supply chain management, business administration or related field plus a minimum of one (1) years related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Process improvement experience preferred. Knowledge of utility and union organizations beneficial. Supply Chain Analyst II - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration or related field plus a minimum of three (3) years related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Process improvement experience preferred. Knowledge of utility and union organizations beneficial. Skills: · Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in supply chain management · Strong quantitative and analytical skills · Familiar with logistics and production planning concepts · Ability to work with individuals at all organizational levels · Exceptional attention to detail · Experience with supply chain software, and spreadsheet and database proficiency required · Capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced dynamic environment · Good communication skills, both verbal and written · Proficient at documentation, record keeping, and the ability to organize, interpret, and report large volumes of information and data within time deadlines · Experience with accounting principles and basic financial analysis Licenses and Certifications: Valid Driver’s License required. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. May occasionally be required to lift up to 20 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other Job Characteristics: Ability to maintain confidentiality of information in normal performance of job duties. Ability to work under pressure and endure interruptions. Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of people. Must be team oriented.

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