- Salary
- $64k – $80k
- Location
- Bass Creek Corporate Office, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.
Position Overview:
As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will manage supplier relationships and purchasing activities for Parts, Garments & Accessories (PG&A) products to support inventory, service level, and customer fulfillment objectives. You will collaborate with suppliers, demand planning analysts, and cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of products to Polaris distribution facilities. In this role, you will monitor inventory performance, support cost and process improvement initiatives, and resolve supply-related issues that impact product availability. This position offers the opportunity to influence supplier performance, inventory outcomes, and customer service results across a broad product portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage relationships with assigned suppliers to drive delivery performance and support business objectives.
- Review and approve purchase order recommendations, ensuring appropriate inventory levels to meet customer demand and service targets.
- Coordinate with demand planning analysts to improve purchasing accuracy and inventory performance.
- Monitor supplier delivery performance and expedite orders as needed to support fill rate objectives.
- Resolve backorder issues and support continuity of supply in alignment with established goals.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple departments to achieve operational and business objectives.
- Lead supplier cost and inventory reduction initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
- Negotiate lead times, order quantities, and cost-related terms with suppliers to support business needs.
- Analyze and resolve supplier invoicing issues and purchase order discrepancies.
- Proactively identify, communicate, and escalate supply chain risks or urgent issues as appropriate.
Desired Competencies:
- Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
- Problem Solving: You identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.
- Planning & Organization: You manage time, resources, and priorities effectively to meet deadlines and deliver consistent results.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of purchasing or related experience preferred.
- Foundational knowledge of supply chain management principles, including MRP, logistics, and inventory management.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate, influence, and resolve conflicts professionally and collaboratively.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to travel minimally for supplier, distribution center, and dealer visits, including remote outdoor locations.
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $64,000 to $80,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.
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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com
EEO Statement
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or [email protected]. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).