Supply Chain Analyst

Job Title: Supply Chain Analyst

CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCAL TO SOLON, OHIO!

Job Description

The Supply Chain Analyst plays a key role in optimizing inventory deployment, order fulfillment, and allocation across plants, distribution centers, and regions. This position owns short- and mid-term inventory decisions, leads mitigation strategies during constrained supply situations, and provides data-driven insights that align planning assumptions with operational constraints and business objectives. The role focuses on improving service levels, reducing cost and waste, and enhancing planning efficiency through robust reporting, continuous improvement initiatives, and master data stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute short- and mid-term inventory deployment decisions across plants, distribution centers, and regions to meet service, cost, and inventory targets.

• Proactively identify supply risks using horizon-based analysis, taking into account inventory levels, inbound timing, quality release status, and capacity constraints.

• Monitor system alerts, inventory imbalances, and service risks, and lead cross-functional efforts to resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Drive resolution of inventory imbalances and service risks by making informed, timely decisions within defined guardrails.

• Make trade-off decisions between service, cost, capacity, and waste while adhering to established policies and constraints.

• Define and govern allocation strategies, prioritization rules, and inventory segmentation policies to support effective order fulfillment.

• Own the final decision on mitigation strategies in alignment with Order-to-Cash and Commercial inputs during supply and service challenges.

• Lead critical allocation decisions during constrained supply situations, balancing customer service requirements with broader business priorities.

• Communicate allocation strategies, emerging service risks, and mitigation plans clearly and proactively to senior stakeholders.

• Actively engage with key stakeholders in planning forums to support integrated decision-making.

• Influence cross-functional decision-making by providing data-driven insights and clear recommendations.

• Ensure alignment between planning assumptions, operational constraints, and overall business objectives.

• Develop and deliver reporting on key performance indicators, including COF, waste, capacity utilization, supply payload, and redeployment cost.

• Perform root cause analysis on service failures, inventory excesses or shortages, and network inefficiencies to identify corrective actions.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, service improvement, and working capital optimization.

• Conduct scenario modeling and what-if analysis to support strategic and tactical supply chain decisions.

• Own and maintain network planning master data in the planning system to support accurate planning and execution.

• Ensure data integrity within planning systems to enable reliable analysis and decision-making.

• Drive planning system and process improvements to enhance planning efficiency, visibility, and overall supply chain performance.

Essential Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable decisions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to build and interpret reports, models, and analyses.

• Experience working with planning systems such as SAP or OMP in data-driven environments.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey insights, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to work with large datasets and extract meaningful insights that drive business outcomes.

• Comfort making timely decisions with imperfect data, prioritizing practical solutions over escalation or analysis paralysis.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.

• 25+ years of experience in supply chain, demand or supply planning, transportation, or customer service.

• Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and turn insights into actions that improve performance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with broader supply chain design, planning, and logistics concepts.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI or similar business intelligence tools to support reporting and visualization.

• Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools and advanced analytics to enhance planning and decision-making.

• Background in inventory management and reporting within complex networks.

• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies focused on cost, service, and working capital.

• Familiarity with master data management and system optimization in planning environments.

Work Environment

This role operates in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and highly data-driven environment where collaboration with planning, Order-to-Cash, Commercial, and operations teams is essential. The position relies heavily on planning systems such as SAP or OMP, advanced use of Microsoft Excel, and potentially tools like Power BI and AI-enabled analytics platforms. Work is primarily office-based, with a focus on regular participation in planning forums, review of system alerts and KPIs, and continuous improvement activities aimed at enhancing visibility, efficiency, and service performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Solon, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Solon, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Solon,OH.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.