Remote Planning & Supply Chain Analyst

Avantor; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Business Analyst Planner to support the European planning team, ensuring data accuracy and efficient planning processes. You will handle inventory data, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and assist in maintaining supply chain effectiveness across Europe.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in supply chain, experience with SAP/APO, and strong Excel/BI skills, enabling remote collaboration and meticulous data handling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Management or other applicable discipline preferred.
• 1-3 years supply chain experience.
• APICS/CPIM certification desirable.
• Experience with ERP systems (especially SAP), experience with forecasting tools (e.g., APO) is strongly desired.
• Strong analytical mindset; comfortable working with large data sets.
• Proactive and curious; willing to ask questions and seek clarification.
• Capable of working independently and remotely, following established procedures.
• Detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with PowerBI and QlikView for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Unit of Measure (UOM) changes, including inventory and consumption setting adjustments.
• Perform updates to material master data for routine changes (MOQ, rounding value).
• Support product discontinuation activities, including centralizing and selling out remaining stock.
• Manage batch and general transfer requests across the Europe distribution network.
• Respond to general sales order inquiries and elevate issues where necessary.
• Process and analyze reservation contract for customers.
• Process and analyze customer return requests.
• Support CVC consistency checks and alignment in APO (Advanced Planning & Optimization).
• Support with correct set up of our supply chain network flow, taking into account regulatory, temperature,… specifics of the materials
• Assist in warehouse relocation activities by updating supply chain network settings and monitoring stock movement.
• Conduct monthly checks on stock discrepancies (e.g., incorrect locations), overstocked locations and perform corrective actions.
• Release blocked sales orders (P2 blocks) by liaising with Customer Service teams.
• Handle ad hoc reporting and data preparation (e.g., SRF reporting, consumption copies).
• Support with allocation and responding to mails received at the central planning mailbox

Skills

UOM changes

Material master data

Product discontinuation

Batch transfers

Sales order inquiries

Reservation contracts

Customer returns

APICS CPIM

ERP systems

SAP

Forecasting APO

Excel

PowerBI

QlikView

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

1-3 years supply chain experience

APICS/CPIM certification desirable

Tools

SAP

APO

Excel

PowerBI

QlikView

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Business Analyst Planner to support the European planning team, ensuring data accuracy and efficient planning processes. You will handle inventory data, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and assist in maintaining supply chain effectiveness across Europe.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in supply chain, experience with SAP/APO, and strong Excel/BI skills, enabling remote collaboration and meticulous data handling.