Supply Chain Analyst

About the role

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for the development, implementation, improvement, and support of inbound/outbound and domestic/global logistics. This position ensures continuous improvement of global logistics performance through systems, processes, governance, and services. The analyst manipulates data in various systems to find improvements in cost and/or transit time, maintains cost-down projects, and supports the global supply chain team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor initiatives against benchmark metrics to proactively highlight areas of opportunity and improvement through gap analysis and regular communication with key stakeholders.
• Participate in assessment, justification, implementation, and support of logistics-related projects, both domestic and international.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop and document current processes and procedures.
• Assess global business processes in logistics and work with inter-regional colleagues to develop standardized best-practice processes and improve deficiencies.
• Serve as the key global point of contact for specific logistics process areas as identified.
• Assist with integration activities for future acquisitions.
• Provide timely and high-quality responses to requests and feedback from internal and external customers.
• Develop standard reports and metrics to measure key logistics network KPIs.
• Perform ongoing data quality analysis and manage follow-up resolution with providers to ensure data accuracy.
• Support documentation of all logistics procedures regarding reporting, analysis, systems updates, and communications, and implement improvements in collaboration with process owners.
• Develop and own rate databases and analysis.
• Analyze performance metrics to identify efficiency and savings opportunities.
• Work on global supply chain projects.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely product delivery, minimize excess inventory, and track inventory turnover and stockouts.
• Analyze supply chain data and generate reports on KPIs like inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency, providing actionable insights to senior management.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements for reduced lead times, cost savings, and enhanced customer service.
• Coordinate with global branch plants to align production schedules with demand forecasts, addressing supply constraints, delays, and ensuring timely order fulfillment.
• Partner with external stakeholders and internal teams to reduce tariffs, secure exemptions, and ensure compliance with trade regulations while pursuing cost-saving strategies.

Skills & Competencies

• Business or job-specific knowledge
• Project/task management
• Results focus / output orientation
• Analytical skills
• Team orientation
• Handling conflict or difficult people
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Process orientation
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong service-orientation and focus on customers
• Proven analytical skills

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing/distribution environment. The role requires the ability to lift, bend, or stand as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Degree in a logistics-related discipline (e.g., engineering, supply chain, business, etc.); extensive experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 5 years of logistics or analytics-related experience.
• Demonstrated analytical and business process skills.
• Passion for continuous improvement with the ability to manipulate data to explore, discover, investigate, visualize, and raise issues proactively and in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards or ERP systems (preferred).
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Power BI; Tableau experience.
• Ability to relate well with individuals at various levels inside the organization.
• A team player able to organize, prioritize, and multi-task, adhering to and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to deal with regional cultural differences and requirements.

Travel

Very limited travel, less than 5%.