Supply Chain Analyst

PFNonwovens; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PFNonwovens is seeking a Supply Planning professional in the United States to develop and maintain data, models, and reporting for accurate supply plans and SIOP decision support. You will ensure inputs are timely, accurate, and actionable.

The role focuses on planning analytics, demand forecasting, inventory modeling, and production scheduling, using Power BI, Excel, and ERP systems to drive informed decisions and optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years in supply planning or production planning in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience leading planning teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (JDE, SAP) and advanced Excel/planning tools; Power BI preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SIOP dashboards and reports (Power BI).
• Prepare monthly SIOP reporting package and KPIs.
• Analyze performance vs. plan (forecast, production, inventory).
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Maintain demand history and forecast datasets.
• Develop and consolidate the sales forecast.
• Track forecast accuracy, bias, and drivers.
• Maintain inventory projections, capacity models, and line loading models.
• Perform scenario analysis and what-if modeling.
• Provide planners with accurate demand, inventory, and capacity inputs.
• Support linkage between mid/long-range forecasts and short-term production planning.
• Analyze constraints and schedule scenarios.
• Support production scheduling activities including work orders release.
• Maintain planning master data; ensure ERP/reporting tool consistency.
• Support data integration and automation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Learning agility

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

ERP systems (JDE, SAP)

Job description

Purpose And Role Of Job

Supports the supply planning function by developing and maintaining the data, models, and reporting required to build accurate supply plans and support SIOP decision-making.

Ensures planning inputs are accurate, timely, and actionable.

Principal Accountabilities / Responsibilities

Safety

• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Follows necessary regulations/guidelines.

Planning Analytics & Reporting

• Develop and maintain SIOP dashboards and reports (Power BI)
• Prepare monthly SIOP reporting package and KPIs
• Analyze performance versus plan (forecast, production, inventory)
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Forecast & Demand Support

• Maintain demand history and forecast datasets
• Develop and consolidate the sales forecast
• Track forecast accuracy, bias, and forecast drivers

Supply & Inventory Modeling

• Maintain inventory projections, capacity models, and line loading models
• Perform scenario analysis and what-if modeling

Production Planning Support

• Provide planners with accurate demand, inventory, and capacity inputs
• Facilitate linkage between mid/long-range forecasts and short-term production planning
• Perform analysis of constraints and schedule scenarios
• Support production scheduling activities including the creation and release of work orders

Data Integrity & Systems

• Maintain planning master data
• Ensure consistency across ERP, reports, and planning tools
• Support data integration and automation initiatives

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in supply planning, production planning, or operations planning in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading planning teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with ERP systems (JDE, SAP preferred), advanced Excel or planning tools, and Power BI tools preferred
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change

Work Environment

Office / Administration

Physical Requirements

• Constant sitting with frequent walking/standing during shift.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching overhead throughout shift.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional repetitive use of hands.