Supply Chain Analyst II

SGS Consulting; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting seeks a Supply Planning Specialist to develop and maintain supply plans aligned with forecast demand and service targets. You will collaborate with demand planning, procurement, manufacturing and logistics to balance supply with business needs.

The role emphasizes analyzing constraints, lead times, and capacity, reporting key metrics, and driving continuous improvement through Lean and Six Sigma practices. Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or open to recent grads with related experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in supply planning, production planning, inventory planning, or related supply chain role preferred.
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or in progress) preferred.
• Experience using Tableau or Power BI for reporting and analysis.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans to support forecasted demand and service level targets.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend adjustments to prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Collaborate with demand planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams to align supply with business needs.
• Analyze supply constraints, lead times, and capacity issues, and propose mitigation plans.
• Track and report key planning metrics, including inventory turns, service levels, and forecast adherence.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning accuracy, inventory optimization, and process efficiency.
• Communicate risks, constraints, and planning assumptions to cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Demand planning

Procurement

Manufacturing

ERP systems

SAP

Oracle

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain supply plans to support forecasted demand and service level targets.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend adjustments to prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Collaborate with demand planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams to align supply with business needs.
• Analyze supply constraints, lead times, and capacity issues, and propose mitigation plans.
• Track and report key planning metrics, including inventory turns, service levels, and forecast adherence.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning accuracy, inventory optimization, and process efficiency.
• Communicate risks, constraints, and planning assumptions to cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills:

• Demand planning, procurement, manufacturing, ERP systems, SAP or Oracle.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• Open to recent graduates with professional workplace experience and familiarity with inventory management or supply planning concepts.
• 2–4 years of experience in supply planning, production planning, inventory planning, or a related supply chain role preferred.
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or in progress).
• Experience using Tableau or Power BI for reporting and analysis.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.