Supply Chain Analyst (Finance)

ECORE is excited to welcome a Supply Chain Analyst (internally called Planning Systems Analyst) to their team! Join us in our mission to rid the world of rubber waste!

Pay Range: Starting at $68,000 and up, based on experience

Summary: This role serves as a key contributor to our team's mission by conducting in-depth analysis of supply chain planning activities, demand forecasting, inventory management, and production scheduling to support strategic decision-making and enhance operational efficiency. This role demands a strong analytical mindset, proficiency in planning and data analysis tools, and a passion for delivering insights that drive proactive planning strategies. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in optimizing our planning processes and maximizing value for the company.

The Impact You'll Make:

• Data Analysis and Insights: Apply advanced analytical techniques to evaluate planning data, including demand forecasts, inventory levels, production schedules, and supply chain metrics, to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Planning Performance Metrics: Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor planning performance, track inventory turnover, measure forecast accuracy, and pinpoint areas for improvement.
• Demand Forecasting: Work with Demand Planners to analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer demand patterns to enhance forecast accuracy, supporting effective inventory and production planning.
• Inventory Optimization: Assess inventory levels, turnover rates, and stock availability to recommend strategies that minimize excess inventory, reduce stockouts, and improve working capital efficiency.
• Production Planning Support: Provide analytical support for production scheduling, capacity planning, and resource allocation to ensure alignment with demand forecasts and operational goals.
• Planning Process Optimization: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies in planning workflows, streamline processes, and implement best practices to enhance planning effectiveness.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Proactively identify opportunities for process automation, system enhancements, and innovation within the planning function, driving continuous improvement to boost efficiency and accuracy.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders, including supply chain, procurement, operations, and finance teams, to gather requirements, share data insights, and support strategic initiatives that align with organizational objectives.
• S&OP & S&IOP Leadership: Lead and develop metrics for the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (S&IOP) processes to ensure alignment across production, sales, and supply chain, driving customer satisfaction.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Research, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Proven experience in supply chain planning, demand forecasting, or data analytics, preferably in a complex organization.
• Strong proficiency in planning and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SAP, Epicor, or advanced planning systems) with the ability to manage and visualize large datasets.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Solid understanding of supply chain planning principles, demand forecasting methodologies, and inventory management best practices.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey insights and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and leveraging data to drive strategic planning decisions.
• Certification in supply chain planning (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP) or data analytics is a plus.

What we offer you:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage
• 401k with a company match
• Earn PTO hours immediately
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for development
• 8-minute walk to eco-friendly public transportation from Red Rose Transit Authority

Ecore International is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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