Supply Chain Analyst

Job Opportunity: Supply Chain Analyst

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Production & Supply Chain

Reports To: Operations Manager

Location: Alpharetta, GA

About the Company

We are an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor specializing in high-performance thermal transfer ribbons and advanced printing solutions. Serving a diverse portfolio of clients across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail, we pride ourselves on reliability, engineering quality, and operational excellence. Join a dynamic, forward-thinking team where your analytical skills and attention to detail will directly contribute to operational efficiency and business growth.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supply Chain Analyst to join our Production and Supply Chain team. In this role, you will act as a pivotal operational link across Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Accounting to ensure seamless material flow, accurate inventory records, and timely order fulfillment. The ideal candidate blends strong analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on administrative diligence, leveraging ERP systems and Excel to optimize purchasing, inventory accuracy, and production scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Order Administration

• Convert purchase requests into standard purchase orders (POs) and issue them to suppliers in accordance with specified cost, quality, and delivery benchmarks.
• Actively follow up with vendors on delivery dates, lead times, and order confirmations; update internal tracking systems and ERP records accordingly.
• Reconcile order confirmations against issued POs to resolve discrepancies in pricing, terms, or quantities.
• Monitor open, overdue, and back-ordered items, producing regular shortage reports and coordinating expedited shipments when necessary.

Inventory & Material Control

• Support strict material control processes to meet company targets for stock accuracy, scrap reduction, and inventory turns.
• Perform stock rotation monitoring and process inventory adjustments through the ERP system.
• Participate in cycle counts, routine physical inventory audits, and variance investigations.

Production & Operations Support

• Accurately log daily production metrics and scrap figures into the ERP system.
• Assist in generating and updating work orders, adjusting production run dates as scheduling demands shift.
• Interface with the Quality Assurance team to assist with incoming product testing, quality verification, and non-conformance documentation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build and maintain productive working relationships with external vendors and freight carriers.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Accounting to resolve receipt variances, invoice holds, or scheduling conflicts.
• Support ongoing process improvement initiatives and perform related operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Experience: 13+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, inventory control, or production planningpreferably within a manufacturing or order processing environment.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas, data filtering) and the broader Microsoft Office Suite.
• ERP Experience: Hands-on experience working within an enterprise resource planning (ERP) or warehouse/inventory management system.
• Attention to Detail: Proven track record of high-accuracy data entry, recordkeeping, and discrepancy reconciliation.
• Communication & Teamwork: Strong verbal and written communication skills; confident collaborating across cross-functional departments and with external vendors.
• Work Ethic: Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization abilities; dependable, punctual, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with industrial consumables, media products, or light converting/manufacturing.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Vacation/PTO allowance plus paid company holidays.
• Professional Development: Clear career growth paths and opportunities for internal advancement within a growing organization.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.