Hybrid Supply Chain Analyst: Inventory & Allocation Lead

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Solon (OH)

Hybrid

USD 41,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst local to Solon, OH for a hybrid contract role. You will optimize inventory deployment, guide allocation during constraints, and deliver data-driven insights across plants, DCs, and regions.

The position emphasizes balancing service, cost, capacity, and waste while driving reporting and master data integrity. Responsibilities include inventory decisions, risk identification, cross-functional issue resolution, and KPI reporting.

Qualifications

2–5+ years of experience in supply chain, demand or supply planning, transportation, or customer service.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable decisions.
Proficiency in Excel and MS Office; Power BI experience preferred.
Experience with planning systems such as SAP or similar enterprise planning tools.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

Own and execute short- and mid-term inventory deployment decisions across plants, distribution centers, and regions to meet service, cost, and inventory targets.
Proactively identify supply risks using horizon-based analysis that incorporates inventory levels, inbound timing, quality release status, and capacity constraints.
Monitor system alerts, inventory imbalances, and service risks, and lead cross-functional efforts to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Drive resolution of inventory imbalances and service risks through clear, timely decisions within defined guardrails.
Make informed trade-off decisions between service, cost, capacity, and waste while operating within established parameters.
Define and govern allocation strategies, prioritization rules, and inventory segmentation policies to support order fulfillment.
Own the final decision on mitigation strategies in alignment with Order-to-Cash and Commercial inputs.
Lead critical allocation decisions during constrained supply situations, balancing customer service requirements with broader business priorities.
Communicate allocation strategies, service risks, and mitigation plans clearly to senior stakeholders and key partners.
Actively engage with key stakeholders in planning forums to support effective supply chain and operational planning.
Influence decision-making by providing data-driven insights, scenario modeling, and recommendations that align with business objectives.
Ensure alignment between planning assumptions, operational constraints, and overall business goals.
Develop and deliver reporting on KPIs such as COF, waste, capacity utilization, supply payload, and redeployment cost.
Perform root cause analysis on service failures, inventory excess or shortages, and network inefficiencies to identify improvement opportunities.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, service improvement, and working capital optimization.
Conduct scenario modeling and what-if analysis to support strategic and tactical decision-making across the supply chain.
Own and maintain network planning master data within the planning system to support accurate planning and execution.
Ensure data integrity and consistency in planning systems to enable reliable analysis and decision-making.
Drive planning system and process improvements that enhance planning efficiency, visibility, and overall supply chain performance.