Data-Driven Supply Chain & Capacity Planner

Btd Manufacturing, Inc.; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

BTD Manufacturing, Inc. in Detroit Lakes, MN, is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst I to support manufacturing and planning through data analysis, capacity planning, forecasting, and reporting.

You will work with Planning, Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, and Sales to analyze demand and balance workloads across facilities. The role focuses on delivering data-driven recommendations to improve performance, maintain accurate planning systems, and optimize resource utilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Business Analytics, or a related field and 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, ERP, or MRP systems is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to present findings and recommendations in a clear and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production demand, capacity, inventory, and operational data to identify trends, constraints, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support capacity planning activities by evaluating equipment utilization, labor requirements, and workcenter performance.
• Monitor production workloads and assist with balancing work across facilities to improve throughput and resource utilization.
• Assist in identifying capacity risks and provide recommendations to support customer demand and delivery requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and improve reports, dashboards, and key performance metrics used to monitor supply chain and manufacturing performance.
• Maintain customer-facing capacity reporting and support internal performance reporting initiatives.
• Ensure planning, production, and reporting data is accurate and consistent across business systems.
• Utilize ERP, reporting, and business intelligence tools to support data-driven decision making.
• Partner with Planning, Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, and Sales to support supply chain and operational initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency, production flow, and data quality.
• Support process documentation, reporting enhancements, and business system improvements.
• Perform additional analysis and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

ERP / MRP systems

Job description

BTD Manufacturing, Inc. in Detroit Lakes, MN, is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst I to support manufacturing and planning through data analysis, capacity planning, forecasting, and reporting.

You will work with Planning, Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, and Sales to analyze demand and balance workloads across facilities. The role focuses on delivering data-driven recommendations to improve performance, maintain accurate planning systems, and optimize resource utilization.