Supply Chain Analyst

Elementis PLC.; São Paulo; Remote; BRL 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Elementis PLC in Brazil seeks a Supply Chain Specialist to manage demand and replenishment planning for the Brazilian market, balancing service levels, inventory, and working capital.

You will own local supply chain processes, coordinate with global planning, manufacturing, Customer Service, Commercial, Logistics, Procurement and Distribution, and drive cost-control and continuous improvement initiatives across the network in Sao Paulo and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience in Demand Planning, forecast analysis and production scheduling.
• Experience in DRP and replenishment planning.
• Experience in inventory management and optimization.
• Import planning and international logistics coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage local demand and replenishment planning to balance service levels, inventory and working capital.
• Maintain optimal inventory across the Brazilian network and improve visibility.
• Link master planning, procurement and operations to align demand, supply and capacity.
• Support inbound/outbound logistics, freight cost validation and cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional projects for process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Travel to São Paulo office and logistics partners as required.

Skills

Demand Planning

Forecast Analysis

Production scheduling

Inventory management

DRP & Replenishment Planning

Import Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field

APICS/ASCM certification desirable

Tools

JDE ERP

Microsoft Excel

Inventory planning tools

Job description

The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for managing demand and replenishment planning activities for the Brazilian market, ensuring the right balance between customer service, inventory levels, and working capital objectives.The role owns local Supply Chain related processes, inventory planning, and supply-demand balancing for imported products, working closely with global planning teams, manufacturing sites, Customer Service, Commercial, Logistics, Procurement, and Distribution operations.In addition, this position supports the execution of strategic Supply Chain initiatives, continuous improvement projects, inventory optimization programs, cost control activities, and reverse logistics operations. The role serves as a key link between operational execution and strategic supply chain objectives, enabling improved responsiveness, stronger process ownership, and sustainable business growth in Brazil.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

1. Demand management local demand and replenishment planning and scheduling activities to ensure product availability while balancing inventory, working capital, and customer service objectives. Analyze forecasts, monitor inventory levels, and execute replenishment plans aligned with supply capabilities and business requirements.

2. Inventory Optimization Maintain optimal inventory levels across the Brazilian network through effective planning and inventory control. Drive initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory while improving inventory visibility, service levels, and working capital performance.

3. Cross-Functional Planning Alignment Act as the link between master planning, procurement, and operations to align demand, supply, and capacity. Translate high-level plans into executable schedules and deployment decisions.

4. Brazil Logistics & Cost Management Monitor inbound logistics with Supply Chain team and ensuring material availability aligns with customers’ needs. Proactively mitigate delays and coordinate with logistics partners to maintain supply continuity. Support the team with the inbound and outbound logistics activities, including freight cost validation, transportation performance monitoring, and identification of cost-saving opportunities. Ensure compliance with contracted freight rates and support transportation efficiency initiatives.

5. Reverse Logistics & Distribution Support Manage reverse logistics activities, including the IBC return program, while providing planning and analytical support to distribution operations. Collaborate with warehouse providers and internal stakeholders to improve operational execution, inventory accuracy, and customer service performance.

6. Supply Chain Projects & Continuous Improvement Support Supply Chain initiatives focused on process optimization, inventory management, compliance programs, and operational excellence. Develop analyses and recommendations that improve efficiency, strengthen process ownership, and support business growth.

What will it take

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Demand Planning and Forecast Analysis & Production scheduling
• Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and Replenishment Planning
• Inventory management and Optimization (stock lever, safety stock, non-conforming inventory)
• Import Planning and International Logistics Coordination

Position Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field. APICS/ASCM certification is desirable. Experience: Typically, 2-5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, DRP, Logistics, or related Supply Chain functions. Experience with inventory control, distribution operations, and cross-functional collaboration is highly desirable. IT Skills: Intermediate Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (JDE preferred) and inventory planning tools is desirable. Language Skills: Intermediate to advanced English, both written and spoken. Working arrangements: Site presence as required to support operations, distribution activities, business stakeholders, and project execution. Regular travel to the office in São Paulo, third-party warehouse and logistics providers is required to support inventory management, distribution operations, process reviews, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.