Sr. Supply Chain Alignment Analyst

Sterling Kohler; Vaughan; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Sr. Supply Chain Alignment Analyst who will manage supply chain operations through effective collaboration and data analytics. The role emphasizes optimizing inventory levels, improving order fulfillment and requires strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree with significant experience in the field.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Career growth and development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain or related field required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools and BI tools is necessary.
• Knowledge of Wholesale, Retail, and/or e-commerce channels required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day supply chain operations and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Drive order fulfillment and optimize inventory levels.
• Develop data-driven insights to inform supply chain strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Operational Efficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Science, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Sr. Supply Chain Alignment Analyst

Work Mode:Remote

Location:Remote - Vaughan, Canada

Opportunity

The Senior Supply Chain Alignment Analyst is responsible for managing day-to-day supply chain operations, with a strong emphasis on collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment for key accounts. This role supports end-to-end inventory and replenishment processes, ensuring optimal product availability and service levels.

Working cross-functionally with U.S. Supply Chain, S&OP, and Customer Service teams, the analyst will drive on-time, in-full (LOTIF) order fulfillment. A key aspect of the role involves leveraging data analytics to generate insights that inform demand planning, inventory optimization, and customer collaboration strategies.

The ideal candidate will bring exceptional analytical capabilities, strong business acumen, and excellent communication skills. Success in this role requires the ability to work independently within broad guidelines, manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support and execute strategies to enhance operational efficiency across key areas, including Order Fulfillment, Customer Self-Service, Operational Alignment & Execution, and Supply Chain Cost as a Percentage of Net Sales.
• Analyze sell-in and sell-out trends to align future demand with market dynamics and customer behavior.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer operations to anticipate needs and deliver tailored supply chain solutions.
• Identify, collect, and interpret relevant data to support root cause analysis and resolve issues impacting inventory levels and in-stock performance.
  
• Lead collaborative forecasting efforts by investigating demand variances, developing corrective action plans, and presenting findings to customers.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to gather insights and generate demand plans that support promotional activities and product launches.
• Proactively identify and prioritize customer-specific improvement opportunities, developing action plans to optimize processes and eliminate non-value-added activities.
  
• Utilize advanced data analytics to report on key performance indicators such as sales trends, inventory levels, order patterns, stock coverage (Days/Weeks of Supply), late orders, and shortages.
• Design and maintain insightful reports and dashboards to communicate trends in lead times, open orders, and past due shipments to internal stakeholders and customers.
  
• Collaborate with Supply Planning and Operations teams to ensure timely inventory allocation and product availability.
• Work closely with Customer Service, Logistics, and Operations to ensure fulfillment of priority and late orders.
• Contribute to high-impact projects for Kohler Canada, including freight optimization, inventory reduction, and direct import initiatives. Own project scopes, timelines, and outcomes, ensuring measurable results aligned with business goals.
  
• Analyze demand/supply imbalances and coordinate with Manufacturing, S&OP, and the Canadian Sales Team to develop solutions that serve both Kohler Canada and customer interests.
• Prioritize workload effectively to focus on high-impact deliverables. Apply supply chain expertise to drive service improvements and simplify complex analyses into actionable insights.
  

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Science, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, Power point) and BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI)
• Previous ERP experience preferred
• Strong communication and meeting facilitation skills is required
• Knowledge of Wholesale, Retail, and/or e-commerce channels, and industry trends and changes in Supply Chain is required
• Six Sigma knowledge preferred
• APICS-CPIM certification is an asset
• Travel 1x/month within Ontario for customer visits or team meetings

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