Data-Driven Supply Chain Analyst

Smith Meter; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Measurements seeks a Supply Chain Analyst to optimize end‑to‑end supply chain performance. You will analyze demand, inventory, procurement, production, and logistics data to identify risks, reduce costs, and support strategic decisions.

You will build dashboards and KPIs, monitor forecast accuracy, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams. A manufacturing background and ERP and BI tool proficiency are required, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Finance, Analytics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain analysis, production planning, inventory management, procurement, demand planning, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with an understanding of material flow, production processes, and supply chain operations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, Infor, or similar).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and KPIs using BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles, forecasting methodologies, MRP, capacity planning, safety stock calculations, and supply planning processes.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction, inventory optimization, and process improvement.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings to both operational teams and leadership.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and process discipline.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain performance across demand planning, purchasing, production, inventory, warehousing, and logistics.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and key performance indicators for leadership and operational teams.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, demand variability, inventory levels, supplier performance, production constraints, and customer service.
• Identify material shortages, excess and obsolete inventory, capacity constraints, and other supply risks.
• Support the SIOP process by preparing demand, supply, inventory, backlog, and capacity analyses.
• Translate commercial forecasts into product-, model-, and quantity-based demand requirements by period.
• Perform root-cause analysis on late orders, shortages, forecast misses, inventory variances, and supplier performance issues.
• Recommend appropriate inventory policies, safety-stock levels, reorder points, lot sizes, and planning parameters.
• Analyze purchasing and supplier data, including lead times, pricing, purchase price variance, on-time delivery, quality, and total cost.
• Support production planning and scheduling through analysis of demand, capacity, material availability, and order priorities.
• Partner with Finance to evaluate working capital, inventory exposure, cost savings, and business-case opportunities.
• Support make-versus-buy, sourcing, freight, and network optimization analyses.
• Improve ERP master data, including lead times, bills of material, sourcing rules, order policies, and planning parameters.
• Automate recurring reports and reduce manual data collection through improved systems, tools, and processes.
• Participate in ERP, advanced planning, business intelligence, and supply chain transformation projects.
• Document analytical methods, reporting standards, and supply chain processes.
• Support Lean and continuous-improvement initiatives across manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Manufacturing operations

Inventory management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Dynamics)

Job description

Guidant Measurements seeks a Supply Chain Analyst to optimize end‑to‑end supply chain performance. You will analyze demand, inventory, procurement, production, and logistics data to identify risks, reduce costs, and support strategic decisions.

You will build dashboards and KPIs, monitor forecast accuracy, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams. A manufacturing background and ERP and BI tool proficiency are required, with a focus on continuous improvement.