Supply Chain Analyst

James Skinner • Omaha, NE

390d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Supply Chain Analyst at J. Skinner Baking plays a vital role in optimizing supply chain operations by analyzing customer demand, inventory trends, production schedules, and shipping performance. This data-driven role ensures inventory alignment, production efficiency, and reliable delivery performance, ultimately supporting customer satisfaction and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will collaborate across functions—including production, inventory management, logistics, customer service, sales, and management—to provide actionable insights that drive decision-making and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with inventory management systems, demand planning software, and logistics analysis tools.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, or SQL.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to interpret complex datasets and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings effectively.
• Knowledge of supply chain best practices, including inventory optimization and production planning.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Vicinity, Microsoft Dynamics, or SAP is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inventory management systems, demand planning software, and logistics analysis tools.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Vicinity, Microsoft Dynamics, or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical order data and market trends to forecast demand and optimize inventory levels.
• Monitor stock levels to balance customer needs and minimize excess inventory.
• Collaborate with customer service and sales teams to address potential supply issues proactively.
• Align production schedules with inventory needs and delivery timelines.
• Identify production bottlenecks and recommend capacity adjustments.
• Analyze processes to propose cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality.
• Track and evaluate delivery performance, addressing delays proactively.
• Recommend strategies to optimize freight costs and carrier selection.
• Prepare reports on shipping performance and delivery metrics for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain dashboards for KPIs such as fill rates, on-time delivery, and inventory turnover.
• Identify trends and propose process improvements to enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Use scenario planning to evaluate the impact of supply chain decisions on costs and service levels.
• Act as a liaison between supply chain, production, logistics, and customer service teams.
• Support the implementation of new supply chain processes and technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree