INTEL MID – Supply Chain Intel Gathering Specialist

• INTEL MID – Supply Chain Intel Gathering Specialist
• This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance

Location- Redstone Arsenal, AL

Job Description

Focuses on collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on inventory, logistics, suppliers, and performance to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities, enabling data ‑ driven decision ‑ making across the supply chain. Takes this data and drafts detailed reports on the nature, scope, and impact of compromises, including actionable recommendations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated Starting Salary Range for Program Manager: Pay commensurate with experience.
• Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Monitoring: Gather and maintain data on inventory levels, logistics performance, supplier operations, and delivery timelines
• Analysis & Insight Generation: Analyze collected data to identify trends, bottlenecks, cost drivers, and efficiency gains; use statistical and analytical methods to support strategic decisions
• Reporting & Visualization: Build dashboards, performance reports, and KPI trackers; present findings clearly to operations, procurement, and management teams
• Supplier & Vendor Assessment: Evaluate vendor performance, compliance, and risk; maintain relationships with shippers and suppliers
• Process Improvement: Recommend and support initiatives to optimize supply chain processes, reduce waste, and improve service delivery
• Cross ‑ Functional Collaboration: Work with procurement, logistics, IT, and planning teams to integrate data into decision ‑ making and operational workflows

Key Responsibilities

• Analytical & Data Skills — Proficiency in data analysis tools, SQL, Excel, and business intelligence platforms
• Supply Chain Knowledge — Understanding of inventory management, logistics, procurement, and supplier risk management
• Problem ‑ Solving — Ability to diagnose issues and propose actionable solutions
• Communication — Clear verbal and written communication skills to effectively conduct reporting and presentation of complex data to non ‑ technical stakeholders
• Technology Fluency — Comfort with AI ‑ assisted analytics, forecasting tools, and automation platform
• Experience: 5+ years in a similar role; in defense sectors, 5–10 years in DoD/IC or related environments
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

• Education — bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business analytics, logistics, or related field
• Certifications — APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)/ Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or other relevant credentials not required but preferred

Company Information

Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNDS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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