Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst Inventory Planning | Naperville | Full Time | Permanent Description The Supply Chain Analyst plays a supportive and collaborative role within Supply Chain Services, helping strengthen our planning processes and provide clear visibility that enables thoughtful decision‑making across the business. This role primarily supports S&OP, with additional opportunities to contribute to reformulation projects, resourcing initiatives, and master data transitions. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Services, you will support the Inventory Team, Master Data, and Order Management Team. The ideal candidate enjoys partnering with cross‑functional teams, bringing forward clear insights, and contributing analytical solutions that help maintain strong customer service levels, healthy inventory, and smooth item transitions. This is a great opportunity for someone who values teamwork, continuous learning, and making a positive impact across multiple business areas. Ingredients Pull and analyze monthly Inventory Control Tower reporting, including DC capacity, aging inventory, excess positions, and customer‑impact risks. Flag emerging issues and proactively communicate inventory risks and opportunities to cross‑functional partners. Support customer and item transition planning by modeling run‑out scenarios and identifying which customers can adopt new formulas without creating service gaps. Assist teams that require analytical support by gathering and interpreting data such as supplier forecasts, capacity constraints, or inventory trends. Translate inventory projections through S&OP, identifying low, excess, or obsolete positions and recommending balanced actions. Analyze inventory turnover and recommend strategies to maintain healthy inventory levels. Contribute to special projects focused on inventory optimization, transition management, and continuous improvement. Equipment Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field. 3–5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Demand/Inventory planning, or analytical roles; consumer goods experience preferred. Instructions Experience with inventory metrics (Forecast Accuracy, Bias, Fill Rate, WOS, E&O) and planning fundamentals. Ability to analyze and organize large amounts of data using Microsoft Excel, Access, Power BI, SQL, and other related tools. Proficiency in Excel and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and comfort managing datasets. Experience supporting S&OP, inventory optimization, or item transitions is a plus. Demonstrates agility, curiosity, accountability, and innovation aligned with Wilton’s Culture Recipe. Collaborative mindset with a supportive, team‑oriented approach. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information. Comfortable working across functions and building positive relationships. Organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive in problem solving. Baking Conditions Professional office environment, sedentary in nature. Routinely use standard office equipment such as (laptop computers, monitors/keyboards, printers, and telephones). Processes information and communicates effectively with others. Ability to travel domestically or internationally as needed. Rewards Pay Transparency Wage Tier*: II #LI-Hybrid Wilton offers great benefits that allow you to manage your well being and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at work. Our comprehensive benefits package includes, for eligible employees: paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, (k), and wellness programs. A full list of benefits will be provided to eligible employees at initial offer. Wilton values an engaging in‑person work environment with focus on cross‑functional collaboration and problem solving. We also recognize the need for workplace flexibility. This is why Wilton offers a hybrid schedule with the ability to work half a day on Fridays. * The base pay offered to the successful candidate will be reviewed and determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. At Wilton, we aim to offer a fair and competitive compensation package tailored to each candidate’s unique background and the specific needs of the role. All compensation decisions are made with careful consideration of these factors, and it is not unusual for individuals to be hired at the top wage tier that reflects their education, experience, and the role requirements. Our IL Benefit and Transparency information can be found (). Wilton is an equal employment opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, individuals with disability or veteran status as provided by law. Wilton Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr