Supply Chain Analyst Lead
About The Position
The Supply Chain Analyst Lead oversees day-to-day inventory control and supply chain reporting across i3D’s locations. The role supervises the Inventory Coordinator and Shipping & Receiving staff, tracks key supply chain performance metrics, and partners with the Director of Supply Chain to develop and enforce standard operating procedures at each site. Inventory under the role’s oversight includes EOS consumables, build plates, shop tools, and metal powder. The position owns build plate serialization and tracking and develops reporting that connects material usage, scrap, and traceability to support production, quality, and customer requirements. The role splits time between an office setting and the production floor, warehouse, and shipping and receiving areas. It involves occasional travel between company locations. Work may include handling metal powders and working around production equipment, using personal protective equipment and following safety procedures. The position requires access to information and materials subject to U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR. Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by 22 CFR 120.62 or otherwise eligible for access under applicable regulations. The employee must complete required training and follow company policies for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, industrial engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 4 years of experience in inventory control, supply chain, or materials management in a manufacturing environment.
- At least 1 year of experience leading or supervising others.
- Proven ability to build and maintain KPI reporting from inventory and production data.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with ERP or inventory management systems.
- Experience writing and implementing standard operating procedures.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to escalate issues concisely.
- Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by 22 CFR 120.62 or otherwise eligible for access under applicable regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in additive manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing.
- Familiarity with metal powder handling, storage, and safety requirements.
- Experience with serialization, lot tracking, and material traceability.
- Experience with reporting or BI tools such as Power BI.
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP).
Responsibilities
- Supervise the Inventory Coordinator and Shipping & Receiving employees at their respective locations, including assigning work, setting priorities, and providing coaching and feedback.
- Ensure team members are trained on and follow established procedures.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations for direct reports.
- Oversee inventory of EOS consumables, build plates, shop tools, and metal powder across all sites.
- Write and enforce procedures for powder storage and handling, cycle counts, and reorder rules.
- Manage cycle count programs and investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Maintain reorder points and minimum/maximum levels to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.
- Own build plate serialization and tracking from receipt through use, rework, and retirement.
- Build reporting that connects material usage, scrap, and traceability to support quality and customer requirements.
- Maintain accurate records to support audits and regulatory and customer compliance requirements.
- Track key performance indicators including inventory accuracy, stockouts, vendor on-time delivery, and spend against budget.
- Identify trends and issues and escalate problems to the Director of Supply Chain in a timely manner.
- Turn inventory and production data into clear, repeatable reports for leadership and operations.
- Develop standard operating procedures in partnership with the Director of Supply Chain.
- Ensure consistent execution of SOPs at each site and audit adherence on a regular basis.
- Recommend process improvements to increase accuracy, reduce waste, and control costs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Complete required training and follow company policies for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
