Supply Chain Analyst

Intek Plastics; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Intek Plastics is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to join our team and drive analytical support for Operations. You will monitor inventory, forecast needs, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, working closely with purchasing and planning to ensure material availability.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years in supply chain or data analytics, with APICS certification preferred and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years in supply chain, purchasing, planning, or data analytics.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Strong Excel and Office capabilities.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory, demand, and supplier performance.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory held by external partners.
• Support purchasing and planning to ensure material availability.
• Review MRP recommendations and improve inventory performance.
• Manage supply chain master data and inventory cycle counts.
• Develop reports, track service levels, and communicate metrics.
• Support warehouse optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead or assist with special projects and QMS support.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MRP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to drive supply chain improvements and make an immediate impact
• Collaborative, team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Career growth with an innovative plastics manufacturer
• Stable company committed to continuous improvement and employee development

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Analyst provides analytical support to Operations by monitoring inventory, analyzing supply chain performance, forecasting requirements, maintaining master data, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory, customer demand, and supplier performance.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory held by external partners.
• Support purchasing and planning to ensure material availability.
• Review MRP recommendations and improve inventory performance.
• Manage supply chain master data and inventory cycle counts.
• Develop reports, track service levels, and communicate key metrics.
• Support warehouse optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead or assist with special projects and support the Quality Management System (QMS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Planning, Buyer, or Data Analytics.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Office skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Sr. Supply Chain Manager. Salaried employees typically work an average of 45 hours per week.

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