Senior Supply Chain Analyst

Position Summary:

The Senior Supply Chain Analyst plays a critical role in driving end-to-end planning excellence across demand, supply, capacity, and inventory. This role partners closely with Operations, Finance, Commercial, and Engineering teams to translate complex data into actionable insights that support service, cost, and growth objectives. The Senior Supply Chain Analyst leads advanced planning analytics, supports the full SIOP cycle, and provides clear, data-driven recommendations to senior and executive leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

• Capacity, Scheduling, and Risk Management
  
  
  
  
  
  • Anticipate capacity constraints and apply smoothing techniques to balance demand.
  
  
  
  • Use scenario modeling to proactively evaluate the impact of demand fluctuations, supply disruptions, or operational changes.
  
  
  



• Fulfillment and Inventory Management
  
  
  
  
  
  • Optimize inventory by balancing service levels and carrying costs; manage buffers and safety stock.
  
  
  



• Reporting and Metrics
  
  
  
  
  
  • Track KPIs like OTD, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization; lead root cause analysis as needed.
  
  
  
  • Own planning metrics such as forecast accuracy, forecast variance, and excess/obsolete inventory.
  
  
  
  • Define and evolve KPIs; develop dashboards and tools to support business objectives.
  
  
  
  • Present supply chain and inventory performance metrics to executive management.
  
  
  



• Planning Tools and Analysis
  
  
  
  
  
  • Analyze cross-functional data to support long-term scenario planning, capacity decisions, and executive reporting.
  
  
  
  • Continuously improve planning tools and dashboards to ensure accurate, timely, and actionable insights.
  
  
  
  • Lead development and deployment of advanced analytics and predictive models to improve planning accuracy and drive operational efficiency.
  
  
  
  • Lead the monthly Demand Review process, highlighting gaps between the bottom-up forecast and the top-down financial targets.
  
  
  
  • Develop and maintain 12-to-18-month rolling demand forecasts at the SKU and aggregate levels
  
  
  



• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication
  
  
  
  
  
  • Support the full SIOP cycle, including demand, supply, and executive alignment.
  
  
  
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to translate forecasting insights into executable operational plans.
  
  
  
  • Join NPI meetings and proactively escalate issues impacting production or OTD.
  
  
  
  • Support customer S&OP/business reviews; provide forecasting and capacity insights.
  
  
  



• Demand and Production Planning
  
  
  
  
  
  • Set production goals aligned with demand and strategic priorities.
  
  
  
  • Provide shipping commitments based on inventory and schedules.
  
  
  
  • Collaborate on Make vs Buy decisions and machine allocation.
  
  
  
  • Support CapEx planning with insights on demand trends, capacity constraints, and future production outlook.
  
  
  
  • Act as the primary point of contact for demand-related communication and escalations.
  
  
  



• Systems and Data Management
  
  
  
  
  
  • Champion system optimization and master data governance/integrity to enable reliable planning decisions.
  
  
  
  • Resolve ERP data issues quickly to avoid production delays.
  
  
  
  • Identify system gaps; lead enhancements, testing, and user training for ERP and related systems.
  
  
  
  • Evaluate and implement advanced planning tools and digital solutions to strengthen planning capabilities.
  
  
  



• Standard Work
  
  
  
  
  
  • Maintain and improve planning documentation including SOPs, SWIs, and job aids.
  
  
  
  • Lead process standardization, continuous improvement, and planning maturity initiatives across sites.
  
  
  
  • Drive planning excellence by embedding lean principles and promoting continuous improvement.
  
  
  



• Individual/Department Development
  
  
  
  
  
  • Promote peer development to expand cross-functional knowledge.
  
  
  
  • Develop analytics capabilities and enhance data literacy throughout the planning team to enable data-driven decision-making.
  
  
  



• Additional Responsibilities
  
  
  
  
  
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support team and business goals.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of MRP and planning best practices.



• Ability to translate large datasets into clear, actionable executive summaries.



• Skilled in ERP systems (Epicor preferred).



• Experienced in manufacturing, production, or warehousing environments.



• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI and Excel, including LOOKUPs, IF/AND/OR Statements, Pivot Tables, Power Query).

Competencies/Candidate Profile

• Strategic and tactical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.



• Strong written and verbal communication skills.



• Effective in cross-functional collaboration and influence.



• Skilled in meeting facilitation and stakeholder management.



• Leads by example, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.



• Organized, detail-oriented, and responsive in fast-paced settings.



• Resilient in managing ambiguity and complexity.



• Adaptable to change and growth.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or significant experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.



• 3 years of related experience preferred.



• Pursue ongoing learning (e.g., ASCM Foundations, Supply Chain Planning Certificate, CPIM, or CSCP).