Supply Chain Analyst

Job Title: Supply Chain Capacity Analyst Job Description The Supply Chain Capacity Analyst plays a key role in enabling effective, data-driven decisions for a large and rapidly evolving distribution network. The role focuses on capacity planning, forecasting, and execution while partnering closely with stakeholders in operations and supply chain. You will analyze critical issues, support the development of tools and reporting, and help shape the future of a newly launched distribution center network that is reshaping supply chain methodology. Responsibilities Support effective decision-making by analyzing critical supply chain and capacity planning issues across a large distribution network. Influence network-level capacity planning by partnering with stakeholders in operations and supply chain. Support capacity forecasting, planning, and execution, including the development and maintenance of related reporting and dashboards. Coordinate the development and enhancement of analytical tools and models to keep pace with a growing and rapidly changing business environment. Plan and execute initiatives related to a 40-distribution-center (DC) network, including managing planning horizons and partnering with external vendors. Manage and coordinate volume that falls outside the core DC network to meet customer and vendor needs. Confirm that manpower and resources are appropriately ramped up to support key events, volume spikes, and network changes. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, spending a significant portion of time working with different stakeholders across the organization. Work within a specific distribution center while maintaining strong, day-to-day collaboration with vendors rather than direct customer-facing interactions. Build and manage financial and operational models for business forecasting, variance analysis, and problem solving. Apply strong attention to detail to validate data, ensure accuracy of analyses, and support high-quality decision-making. Adjust priorities and manage multiple tasks effectively in a continuously changing environment. Communicate analysis, insights, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, in written and verbal form. Demonstrate ownership of projects from concept through execution and delivery, ensuring that results are achieved on time and with high quality. Continuously seek opportunities to improve planning processes, tools, and methodologies within the supply chain and capacity planning function. Essential Skills 35 years of experience in supply chain, with direct exposure to capacity planning, operations, or related analytical functions. Undergraduate degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related field. Strong analytical skills, including the ability to build and manage financial and operational models for forecasting, variance analysis, and problem solving. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions for data analysis and modeling. Fluency in data analytics concepts and tools, with the ability to interpret and leverage data to drive decisions. Foundational understanding or fluency in AI concepts as they relate to data analytics and planning. Experience with SQL or similar query languages, or strong aptitude and willingness to work with relational data. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence, and build relationships with leaders and cross-functional partners. Proven planning and execution skills, including the ability to manage planning horizons and coordinate complex initiatives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and succinctly. High level of attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of analysis and reporting. Ability to work independently, take ownership of deliverables, and drive work forward with minimal supervision. Ability to adjust priorities and remain effective in a fast-paced, cont…

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