Supply Chain Data Analyst

Quaker Houghton•Conshohocken, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Quaker Houghton is seeking a Supply Chain Data Analyst to join their team. This role is responsible for performing capacity planning, ensuring MRP integrity, balancing supply and demand, and driving process improvements within the supply chain. The analyst will utilize planning tools and analytics to identify risks, propose solutions, and support S&OP/S&OE meetings. Key responsibilities include managing planning systems, analyzing stock levels, leading root cause analysis for service failures, and communicating plan changes to stakeholders. The role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of supply chain processes, and leadership capabilities to influence teams and drive operational alignment.

Requirements

Strong analytical capabilities with expertise in supply planning, inventory analysis, and data interpretation.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels.
Project management experience leading cross functional initiatives.
Deep understanding of supply chain processes, including demand planning, MRP, DRP, warehouse operations, and distribution.
Demonstrated leadership skills to influence teams and drive operational alignment.
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing Supply Chain Management, Production scheduling, S&OP, or a related discipline.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
Proven experience in S&OP execution.
Experience with advanced planning tools (APS) and modern ERP systems (JDE is a plus).
Prior experience in a global, multi-site manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated capability in continuous improvement, process optimization, or Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is a plus.
CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent professional certification is a plus.
JDE is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform finite and rough-cut capacity planning to identify constraints and develop mitigation plans.
Coordinate planned down days / maintenance windows with site scheduling teams to ensure resource availability.
Track and report master schedule attainment; analyze variances and drive corrective actions.
Ensure all MRP elements: planned orders, purchase requisitions, inventory projections, and capacity signals are accurate, synchronized, and aligned with demand.
Review MRP message as necessary with production facilities, execute appropriate actions to prevent shortages, expedite supply, or avoid excess inventory.
Monitor material master data and own planning-related fields, including safety stock levels, lead times, lot sizes, replenishment methods, and other planning family.
Maintain system configurations, time fences, and replenishment strategies in accordance with global processes and policies.
Balance supply with demand at SKU and site levels while adhering to production constraints, inventory targets, and customer service requirements.
Identify risks and opportunities in the supply plan, proposing alternatives such as overtime, inventory reallocation, line prioritization, or schedule adjustments.
Provide supply input and data packages for S&OP and S&OE meetings, including risk summaries, capacity outlook, and long-term supply signals.
Run, analyze, and act on stock-low/stock-high reports; initiate replenishment or demand shaping actions as needed.
Lead or support cross-functional root cause analysis for service failures, driving corrective and preventive actions to completion.
Communicate production plan changes, constraints, and priorities to internal stakeholders.
Identify opportunities for process enhancements using analytics, planning tools, and technology (Power BI).
Establish and track KPIs to measure S&OP effectiveness and drive data-based decisions.
Manage Planning Systems (Slimstock).