Supply Chain Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview

The Supply Chain Analyst supports transportation, warehousing, production, procurement, and inventory operations through practical, data-driven analysis. This role partners closely with the Supply Chain Manager and cross-functional teams to improve operational performance, manage costs, and ensure continuity of supply in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating demand.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working directly with operational data, ERP / WMS systems, and imperfect datasets.

Key ResponsibilitiesOperational & Financial Analysis

Analyze requirements and forecasts to support procurement and inventory strategies with meaningful financial and operational impact

Evaluate the financial implications of current and future operational methods, including cost, service, and inventory tradeoffs

Generate month-end reporting, including inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), supplier spend, and planning and forecast summaries

Reporting & Data Management

Develop, maintain, and distribute recurring KPI and operational performance reports

Build and maintain Excel-based analytical tools and Power BI dashboards

Extract, validate, and reconcile data from IFS (ERP) and Invar (WMS)

Maintain clean, accurate, and well-structured datasets to support decision-making

Procurement & Supplier Support

Support purchasing prioritization and procurement analysis within established policies

Assist with supplier engagement, including quote analysis, contract term review, performance tracking, and issue escalation

Monitor supplier performance metrics and collaborate with the Quality team on corrective actions

Evaluate and adjust procurement and inventory plans in response to demand changes, supply constraints, and market conditions

Cross-Functional & Operational Support

Collaborate with Warehouse, Shipping, Production, Quality, Engineering, Sales, and Finance teams to align supply strategies and prevent disruptions such as line-down events or missed shipments

Partner with the Warehousing team to support inventory accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and assist with physical inventory counts

Collaborate with Finance and suppliers to help resolve accounts payable discrepancies

Develop a strong understanding of product structures, manufacturing processes, and supply chain operations and their interdependencies

Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager to recommend process improvements and supply chain optimization initiatives

Perform additional analytical or supply chain-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field preferred

2–5 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, operations, or analytics

Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets

Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, Power Query; macros a plus)

Experience with ERP systems (IFS preferred) and BI tools (Power BI preferred)

High attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environments

Exposure to procurement, inventory planning, or supplier performance analysis

Self-motivated, accountable, and focused on delivering accurate, high-quality work