Supply Chain Analyst

The opportunity

You will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on end-to-end supply chain KPIs to support the organization’s strategic objectives.

This is a full-time hybrid role, requiring at least three days onsite at their production facility.

Why join?

Working in a highly collaborative environment that values coaching and professional development, you will have the autonomy to test new ideas, drive process enhancements, and enhance supply chain reporting, directly influencing data-driven decision-making and shaping the future of the team’s operations.

You will:

• Support strategy execution. You will monitor inventory levels for Finished Goods, WIP, and Raw Materials. You will identify stranded inventory, including expired, expiring, and no-demand products. You will work cross-functionally to develop cost recovery strategies or mitigate write-off expenses, documenting root causes and proposing corrective actions to drive process improvement.
• Analyze data and generate reports. You will leverage tools and connect to various data sources to extract information from the ERP system. You will clean and standardize external data from customers and vendors. Using best practices to generate actionable insights, you will summarize and visualize data. You will develop and adapt reports to support KPI reviews across different levels, such as customer, plant, product category, and function. You will identify system performance issues, such as data errors and processing lags, and work with IT to resolve them.
• Monitor and communicate supply chain performance. You will track a balanced set of KPIs at different frequencies and highlight any performance deviations. You will collaborate with KPI owners to investigate root causes and document corrective actions. You will track key performance areas, including customer service levels, schedule adherence, work order attainment, vendor service levels, transportation spend, load utilization, transportation reliability, inventory days of supply, and inventory waste.
• Lead and facilitate review meetings. You will own and facilitate the weekly Supply Chain Performance meeting with the Production Planning, Materials Planning, and Transportation Planning teams. You will drive knowledge-sharing and increase transparency within the supply chain. You will help improve visibility into potential disruptions and proactively address risks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally. You will build and maintain relationships with stakeholders outside the Supply Chain Planning team. You will understand their perspectives, identify process and information gaps, explore automation opportunities, and support reporting needs. You will assist the Demand and Production Planners with firming work orders for the following week’s production schedule.

You have:

• The experience. You have a background in Supply Chain Management and Data Analytics, with a proven ability to extract, transform, summarize, and visualize fragmented datasets to generate meaningful insights. You have a strong understanding of key supply chain concepts, including Customer Service Level, Asset Utilization, Safety Stock, Forecast Error, Working Capital, Reliability, Responsiveness, and Segmentation. Your structured problem-solving skills enable you to identify trends, optimize processes, and drive improvements.
• The technical skills. You are highly proficient in Excel, Power Query, and Power BI, using them to create data-driven solutions and enhance decision-making. You have hands-on experience with ERP systems and a strong understanding of MRP logic, allowing you to analyze and optimize supply chain workflows. Your attention to detail ensures accuracy in reporting and process execution.
• The analytical mindset. You are naturally curious and always looking for ways to improve processes and solve complex supply chain challenges. You are a systems thinker who understands how different functions interact and impact overall performance. Your strong time management and organizational skills enable you to balance multiple priorities effectively. You continuously seek out learning opportunities, staying ahead of industry trends and best practices.
• The interpersonal skills. You have professional verbal and written communication skills. You can effectively translate complex data into actionable insights. You can build trusting collaborative relationships across teams and levels. You appreciate diverse perspectives and experiences, taking feedback and supporting the work of others.

What to expect from the hiring process:

We want to ensure this role is the right fit for you and that you can learn more about the team and culture. Here’s what you can expect:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor. This is an opportunity to discuss your experience, career goals, and interest in the role. You will also learn more about the company, team, and what success looks like in this position.
• A virtual technical interview with the Director of Supply Chain Planning. This conversation will take a deeper dive into your technical expertise through a screen-sharing session using Excel and Power BI. You will showcase your problem-solving approach, analytical skills, and understanding of supply chain systems. This is also an opportunity to gain insights into the team’s challenges and explore how your skills can make an impact.
• A virtual interview with key members of the team. This discussion will focus on your past experiences and how they align with the role. You will also hear firsthand about the team dynamic, day-to-day responsibilities, and how collaboration is key to their success.
• A final in-person interview with the Chief Supply Chain Officer and a member of the HR team, along with a plant tour. This is your opportunity to meet senior leadership, discuss strategic goals, and see their operations in action. The plant tour will give you a closer look at how their supply chain planning integrates with their broader business objectives.

At each stage, you will have the chance to ask questions, better understand their culture, and assess whether this role aligns with your career aspirations.

TO APPLY:

Our client recognizes that only some take the same path when building their skills. Experience, diversity of thought, innovation, a passion for learning, and a team-focused approach can combine to form the best qualifications. If you have 70% of the qualifications we seek, please apply.

E-mail: isabelle-scene@talentminded.ca

Should you require accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please contact us at careers@talentminded.ca, and we will be happy to help.

Posted 2025-03-17