Supply Chain Data Analyst

International Imaging Materials, Inc•Hebron, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Data Analyst manages purchasing and inventory processes to ensure products are available when needed while meeting inventory objectives, customer service needs, and manufacturing productivity goals. The role contributes to inventory planning, procurement, logistics coordination, and supply chain analysis in support of business operations and customer satisfaction. The analyst manages inventory and replenishment, analyzes sales and consumption data, coordinates material availability with Production Planning, and works with international ARMOR entities on inventory, forecasts, and shipments. The role also maintains supply chain data and records in SAP, coordinates inventory counts, monitors material pipelines, and reports inventory information to customers with stocking agreements. Purchasing responsibilities include buying materials and services, preparing and checking purchase orders, identifying alternative suppliers, and maintaining supplier and logistics relationships. The role also supports shipping and receiving, manages transportation providers, tracks performance metrics, and uses data analysis to improve processes and operational efficiency. The position is primarily office-based, with frequent interaction with manufacturing and warehouse operations. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds and periodic travel to suppliers, corporate locations, or industry events may be required.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–6 years of relevant experience in supply chain, purchasing, inventory management, manufacturing, analytics, project management, or a related area.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience interpreting inventory, production, and purchasing data.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
SAP experience, particularly in inventory management and materials management modules.
Experience with Business Objects, Power BI, or similar reporting and analytics tools.
Project management experience.
Knowledge of inventory planning, demand forecasting, and procurement best practices.

Responsibilities

Manage inventory levels while balancing customer demand, production requirements, inventory costs, and service objectives.
Analyze sales and consumption data and coordinate with Production Planning to ensure material availability.
Manage inventory sourced from Armor China, including transportation, safety stock levels, and customer order fulfillment.
Coordinate inventory receipt transactions in SAP.
Coordinate weekly cycle counts and annual physical inventory activities.
Conduct monthly inventory review meetings with Armor France to discuss forecasts, inventory usage, and incoming shipments.
Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, and product costings in SAP.
Lead quarterly obsolescence reviews with Supply Chain and Quality teams.
Monitor raw material supply pipelines to support uninterrupted production.
Provide monthly inventory reports to customers with stocking agreements.
Verify in-transit inventory and ensure alignment between SAP, FuturMaster, and transportation management systems.
Manage purchasing activities and inventory replenishment based on demand forecasts and production schedules.
Purchase raw materials, supplies, services, and components required for operations.
Prepare purchase orders and verify receipts against purchasing documentation.
Identify alternative suppliers to improve cost, quality, and supply reliability.
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, brokers, and logistics partners.
Support Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and supplier compliance activities.
Support shipping, receiving, and logistics operations as needed.
Manage freight forwarders and transportation providers to optimize service and cost performance.
Track, analyze, and communicate logistics and purchasing KPIs.
Monitor supplier and customer service performance metrics.
Identify process improvement opportunities and use data-driven analysis to improve operational efficiency.
Compile and analyze data from multiple systems to support business decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.