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