Supply Chain Analyst

GTI Fabrication • Buffalo, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

GTI Fabrication is seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Supply Chain Analyst to support the optimization of material flow, inventory performance, production readiness, and supply chain execution across our manufacturing operations. This role serves as a critical link between Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, Operations, and Finance by transforming data into actionable insights that drive operational performance and strategic decision-making. The Supply Chain Analyst will be responsible for monitoring key supply chain metrics, identifying risks to production, improving inventory health, and developing reporting tools that provide visibility into material availability, supplier performance, and overall supply chain effectiveness. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and possesses the ability to translate complex data into meaningful recommendations that improve customer delivery, working capital performance, and operational efficiency. This position requires a hands-on professional who can move beyond reporting to proactively identify trends, solve problems, and influence business outcomes through data-driven decision making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, Operations Analytics, Manufacturing Analytics, or related functions.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, contract manufacturing, industrial, or engineered-to-order environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and convert findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data modeling, and complex reporting.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to analyze inventory, purchasing, planning, and operational data.
• Ability to travel up to 75–90% as needed to support supplier engagement, business partner collaboration, operational initiatives, audits, and project execution. Travel may occasionally be required on short notice.
• Strong understanding of: Demand Planning, Material Planning, Inventory Management, Procurement, Operations, Production Scheduling, Supply Chain Performance Metrics
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present data and recommendations to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing, contract manufacturing, modular construction, electrical equipment manufacturing, or industrial fabrication environments.
• Experience with NetSuite, Epicor, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP/MRP platforms.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Power Query, or other business intelligence and data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or related methodologies.
• Experience developing automated reporting solutions and executive KPI dashboards.
• Understanding of S&OP, Capacity Planning, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and Supply Planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze and communicate trends related to inventory, supplier performance, procurement activity, material shortages, lead times, production readiness, and customer delivery performance.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools that provide visibility into key supply chain performance indicators.
• Create executive-level reporting that supports strategic decision-making across Operations, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams.
• Perform root-cause analysis on supply chain disruptions and recommend corrective actions to improve performance.
• Partners with Planning and Procurement teams to identify material constraints and proactively mitigate risks to production schedules.
• Monitor inventory health, including excess and obsolete inventory, inventory turns, safety stock levels, and material availability.
• Support cycle count programs, inventory accuracy initiatives, variance analysis, and inventory optimization efforts.
• Analyze demand and consumption trends to recommend inventory parameter adjustments that improve service levels while minimizing working capital.
• Partner with Procurement to identify sourcing risks, supplier bottlenecks, and opportunities for cost reduction or improved supplier performance.
• Monitor purchase order execution and supplier commitments to ensure material availability aligns with production requirements.
• Develop supplier scorecards and performance metrics focused on on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, lead time adherence, and cost performance.
• Support supplier performance reviews through data collection, trend analysis, and reporting.
• Support production planning activities by providing material status visibility and identifying potential shortages that may impact manufacturing schedules.
• Analyze clear-to-build status, material readiness, and supply chain constraints to improve operational execution.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment between demand, supply, and manufacturing capacity.
• Evaluate material flow throughout procurement, receiving, warehousing, production, and shipping processes to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, improve data integrity, and streamline supply chain processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies.
• Support ERP and MRP system optimization efforts to improve planning accuracy, reporting capabilities, and operational visibility.
• Participate in cross-functional projects focused on supply chain scalability, operational excellence, and business growth.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level