Supply Chain Analyst
About The Position
The Supply Chain Analyst optimizes inventory across multiple warehouse locations to ensure product availability, minimize stockouts, and improve network balance. The role analyzes inventory performance, recommends and executes transfer strategies, supports SKU rationalization, and partners with Sales to move slow-moving and discontinued items. It supports service-level improvement, inventory efficiency, and data-driven decision making across the business. The Analyst monitors inventory health and stockouts, investigates root causes, coordinates corrective actions, and collaborates with Demand Planning, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, Sales, and other teams. The role develops dashboards and reports, provides analytical support for SIOP and purchasing decisions, and presents data-driven recommendations to leadership. Candidates must currently reside in the Rochester metropolitan area.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in supply chain, inventory planning, or data analytics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Expert-level proficiency in Excel, BI tools, and ERP systems.
- Ability to interpret large data sets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally and influence others.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Must currently reside in the Rochester metropolitan area.
Nice To Haves
- Distribution environment experience preferred.
- P21 experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Monitor inventory levels across warehouse locations to identify imbalances, excess, and shortages.
- Recommend and execute inter-warehouse transfers to improve service levels and reduce stockouts.
- Analyze trends to identify future inventory risks and opportunities.
- Conduct ABC SKU classification updates and analysis, and partner with Demand Planning and Purchasing to align classifications with stocking strategies and replenishment thresholds.
- Track stockouts, investigate root causes, and partner with Warehouse Operations, Purchasing, and Demand/Supply Planning on corrective actions.
- Measure and report weekly improvements in stock availability and fill rates.
- Collaborate with Sales on action plans for slow-moving, excess, and discontinued items.
- Provide visibility into aging inventory, risk items, and recommended strategies such as promotions, reallocation, and returns.
- Develop alignment across teams on processes for reviewing and acting on aged inventory.
- Develop dashboards and reports covering inventory health, stockouts, excess, supplier performance, and transfer effectiveness.
- Provide analytical support for SIOP, purchasing decisions, and executive reporting.
- Present insights and recommendations to leadership based on data trends.
- Assess SKU performance using demand history, profitability, and velocity; recommend deletions or consolidations.
- Support NPD, Engineering, and Sales teams with data for product strategy decisions.
Benefits
- 3% bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
