Supply Chain Analyst

INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING SUPPLIES INC•Greenville, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

IPS Packaging is seeking a driven and analytical Supply Chain Analyst to join their Procurement team. This full-time, onsite position in Greenville, SC, involves problem-solving, trend spotting, and using data to make informed business decisions. The role is crucial for improving inventory performance, supporting procurement strategy, monitoring market trends, optimizing supplier performance, and enhancing operational efficiency. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys data analysis, and aims to make a measurable impact.

Requirements

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
High level of accountability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Power BI experience strongly preferred.
Experience in supply chain, procurement, inventory, operations analytics, or related fields preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
ISM/APICS Certification (CPSM) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain inventory and supply chain reporting through daily data processing and analysis.
Monitor inventory levels, aging inventory, stock imbalances, and supply chain trends across the distribution network.
Identify inventory irregularities, stock-out risks, and process gaps while recommending proactive solutions.
Develop and maintain KPI dashboards, reporting tools, and analytics that support inventory, sourcing, purchasing, and operational decision-making.
Transform raw data into actionable business insights for pricing analysis, inventory optimization, and supplier performance tracking.
Maintain pricing repositories, vendor agreements, rebate tracking, and non-stock costing updates.
Support spend analysis, diversity spend tracking, price index monitoring, and commodity strategy initiatives.
Manage Special Stock and Deadstock programs, including reporting, financial impact analysis, and cross-functional resolution efforts.
Coordinate overstock inventory reporting across departments and platforms.
Research and resolve reporting discrepancies while supporting monthly reporting initiatives.
Partner cross-functionally to improve operational readiness and supply chain performance.
Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and process improvements to increase productivity and profitability.