Purchasing and Sourcing Supply Chain Analyst

House of Cheatham, LLC•Stone Mountain, GA

About The Position

The Supply Chain Analyst supports Purchasing and Sourcing teams by delivering data-driven insights, forecasting component requirements, and optimizing procurement and supply chain performance. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, hands-on experience with tools such as Power BI and SQL, and the ability to work cross-functionally in fast paced environments such as manufacturing, beauty care, or retail. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
Two to five years' experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing analytics, or operations analysis
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex datasets
Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, modeling)
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, NetSuite, or similar
Proficiency with Power BI, SQL, or comparable analytical tools
Experience analyzing purchase order data, spend trends, supplier performance, and inventory metrics
Ability to develop and maintain dashboards and KPI reporting for procurement and supply chain performance
Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly to stakeholders and leadership
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Finance on budgeting, accruals, and spend visibility
Experience supporting leadership with ad hoc analysis and executive level reporting
Proven ability to identify cost-reduction opportunities, supplier consolidation options, and process efficiencies

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, beauty care, or retail environments
Working knowledge of MRP/ERP planning logic and procurement workflows
Professional certifications such as CPIM, CSCP, or CPSM
Experience supporting Purchasing or Sourcing teams directly
Forecasting experience for components, raw materials, or finished goods

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain component level forecasts to support purchasing, sourcing, and production planning
Analyze supply, demand, and inventory trends to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities
Build and automate dashboards, reports, and KPI's using Power BI, SQL, Excel, or similar analytical tools
Partner with Purchasing and Sourcing teams to support supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and lead-time optimization
Support new product launches by forecasting component needs and ensuring supply readiness
Improve processes related to forecasting, inventory management, and procurement workflows
Analyze purchase order data, spend trends, supplier performance, and inventory metrics to support procurement strategies
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for KPIs such as cost savings, on time delivery, lead times, and contract compliance
Support Supply Chain Director with ad hoc analysis and executive level reporting
Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, accruals, and spend visibility
Work with Supply Chain and Operations teams to align procurement plans with production and service requirements