Supply Chain Data Analyst - Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex (61105)
At Core Health & Fitness, our purpose is to live and share our passion for fitness. We bring innovative health and fitness solutions to the global market with brands like StairMaster, Schwinn, Nautilus, Star Trac, Throwdown, Wexer, and Gym Rax. We press into the future of fitness to ensure the creation of quality products and programming that meet the needs of an ever-evolving industry. We are committed to building an energetic, diverse, and inclusive workspace where differences are valued and community strength is found in diversity and representation.
About the Role
The Supply Chain Data Analyst will collect, analyze, and interpret supply chain data to support decision-making, process improvement initiatives, and drive operational efficiency. This includes developing and analyzing accurate demand forecasts to support supply chain planning, inventory management, procurement performance, and meeting customer service goals. The role collaborates with sales, operations, and service teams to gather market intelligence, analyze historical data, and align forecasts with business objectives. The role will create and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to improve forecast accuracy, reduce inventory costs, enhance supplier performance, and improve product availability.
Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, and analyze supply chain data from ERP and other systems to develop and improve statistical demand forecasts, incorporating historical sales, market trends, and business intelligence in collaboration with the demand planning team.
- Participate in the monthly ESOP (Executive, Sales, & Operations Planning) process to align supply and demand plans.
- Leverage ERP, forecasting software, and analytical tools to improve inventory availability while maintaining inventory turns.
- Ensure that all reporting and analytical responsibilities are completed competently in a timely manner, continually seeking opportunities to hone existing technical skills (e.g., writing SQL/code, statistics, machine learning) and learn new skills.
- Identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement in material supply, revenue forecasting, supplier performance, and cost management.
- Collaborate with IT and business teams to enhance data integrity and ensure timely availability of accurate information.
- Conduct root cause analysis on supply chain disruptions and recommend data-driven solutions.
- Translate complex datasets into clear insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Lead cross-functional process management activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Analytics, Data Science, or STEM field.
- Minimum 5–10 years of experience in supply chain analytics, data analysis, materials planning, sourcing, or related field.
- Must have experience in supply chain with distribution and manufacturing.
- Proficient in data analysis techniques, statistical methods, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel).
- Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain processes.
- Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in SQL and/or Python preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis and forecasting techniques; John Galt Atlas experience preferred.
Skills
- Ability to read, interpret, and present operational data clearly to a variety of audiences.
- Skilled in problem-solving and identifying process improvement opportunities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while operating independently.
- Sense of Urgency – Acts promptly to identify and address operational challenges.
- Analytical Thinking – Able to break down complex datasets, identify patterns, and draw actionable insights.
- Attention to Detail – Maintains accuracy in reporting and analysis.
- Communication – Clearly presents findings and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Collaboration – Works effectively with internal teams and external partners to drive improvements.
Working Conditions
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving items. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Requires the ability to move around and maneuver products when necessary. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 15 pounds.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
- Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
- Work is performed in an office environment and involves frequent interaction with internal and external customers.