Analyst II, Supply Chain

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, and the company will not assume sponsorship obligations for existing visa holders. Living Our Values All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. Why Join Us Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development. Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs. Total Rewards Our Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance‑based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job‑related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. A Day In The Life The Analyst II, Supply Chain under the leadership of the Sr. Mgr, Performance & Planning, will support customer demand requirements for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and non‑OEM production and service products. The Analyst II, Supply Chain will 1) collaborate and communicate with internal stakeholders and suppliers; 2) develop and improve consensus forecast and orders; 3) analyze information and identify and participate in continuous improvement opportunities associated with aligning supply with customer/operational demand signals. As a Analyst II, Supply Chain You Will Proactively gather data and information, review, analyze, and actively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve consensus and meet dynamic customer demand signals (i.e., marketing, promotions, penetration rates, new product, life cycle demand, seasonality, special activities, etc.). Develop, adjust, and improve forecast accuracy. Develop, analyze, and align planning with production and demand forecasts based on suppliers, product manufacturing, logistics, and total internal and external lead time while prioritizing most impactful forecasts. Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results. Analyze, prioritize and coordinate replenishment activities that maximize customer service levels while minimizing order to receipt cycle time and system/logistics costs. Make optimal purchasing decisions within established policy, current inventory, and sales expectations and make adjustments identified by exception reports. Utilize information including lead times, minimum order requirements, logistics and production capacity, shelf‑life, collaborative forecasts, part maintenance/supersessions. Optimize product allocation to customers when required (i.e., if limited supply) while following company policies/procedures. Understand, navigate, and identify/recommend improvement opportunities in both systematic and manual allocation processes. Review existing business processes and make recommendations to the business relevant to enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Collaborate and partner with internal/external stakeholders to coordinate and improve product launch, end of life, and transitions while balancing sales and obsolescence. Develop, maintain, and improve reports that summarize planning/forecasting and operational outcomes. Query, mine data/information, analyze, format and communicate effectively and efficiently. Participate and coordinate cross‑functional activities to improve outcomes, reconcile variances, and refine the forecast models. Reliable, consistent, on‑site attendance is a requirement. The position requires punctuality and dependability to meet business needs, including attending and participating in local and remote meetings and presentations. Periodically, activities outside normal working hours may be required. What We Need From You Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four‑year college or university preferred plus, three (3) to five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Exposure to SAP S/4 HANA or similar ERP system and experience maintaining a Material Resource Planning (MRP)/ Demand Resource Planning (DRP) system. Demonstrated proficiency in statistics and forecasting with an understanding of operations and financial impacts. SQL (Programming Language), Power BI, Tableau, and advanced Excel skills are required. APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional Preferred. Driver license, valid, and in state required. Physical and Environmental Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The associate is required to analyze and interpret data, communicate, remain in a stationary position for a significant portion of the work day, and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate must move around the office and corporate campus and frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Travel Requirements Minimal travel may be required for this position (less than 5% of the time and only on a domestic basis). Occasional overnight travel may be required. Join Us The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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