Supply Chain Operations Analyst

The Supply Chain Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting efficient supply chain operations and inventory management. This role focuses on maintaining data integrity and optimizing inventory levels to meet service and inventory goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and update data in Oracle, including part setup, categories, and inventory parameters
• Partner with buyers to help determine appropriate inventory levels for vendor stocking programs
• Assist in monitoring demand plans, including new product launches and product phase-outs
• Support the setup and maintenance of supply planning parameters to meet service and inventory goals
• Review excess and obsolete inventory and assist in identifying cost-effective disposition options
• Update and maintain monthly inventory dashboards using Microsoft Excel
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and efficiency
• Support product transitions, including product cutovers and location moves
• Validate material requirements and assist with order updates as needed
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to help align inventory with production needs
• Identify potential material shortages and escalate issues as needed

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to align planning strategies with business needs.
• Work closely with the procurement team to assist in optimizing inventory levels.   

Skills & Abilities

• Foundational data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret and summarize data to support decision-making
• Basic understanding of supply chain and inventory planning concepts (e.g., safety stock, demand variability, reorder points)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Research, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and/or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is preferred