Supply Chain Analyst

Job TitleThis position supports overall global inventory management including forecasting, demand planning, data analysis, data integrity, and related process improvement.Compensation: $65 - $75k + incentive eligible Hours: 8am - 5pm Must be able to work out of our Carol Stream office 3 days per week.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Enables achievement of overall business and supply chain goals via activities that create reliable demand plans, constantly improving forecast to achieve forecast accuracy goals.Performs advanced data analysis and creates reporting as needed to support processes of the Demand Planning & Analytics team and Global Supply as a whole. Develops and maintains KPI dashboards, maintains global/local core status, etc.Leads collaborative forecast and inventory planning meetings (S&OP) with business partners to generate consensus demand forecasts.Proposes and maintains adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes in demand and market trends. Tracks and measures the accuracy of those adjustments.Optimizes inventory levels by calculating and maintaining planning parameters, making efficient sourcing decisions, and supporting accurate sourcing rules for mill-direct replenishment.Supports creation and revision of internal material specifications, bills of material and routings.Maintains a high level of data integrity utilizing DI inconsistency reports.Leads/supports cross-functional projects related to continuous improvement of productivity, inventory turns, lead times, service levels, profitability, and/or revenue growth.Supports effective execution of all related software and systems as appropriate. Recommends and implements enhancements to systems supporting forecasting, demand planning, and inventory management.Provides input to the Supply Chain team in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs. Measures and manages the performance of those strategies.Provides administrative support for supply chain activities, including maintaining records, coordinating information, preparing documentation, and supporting departmental initiatives as required.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related fieldThree years of demand planning, inventory planning or related experienceExcellent analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to develop and manage key reports utilizing Business Intelligence tools or similarAbility to develop new ideas in order to improve inventory forecasting, planning and management solutionsAbility to work collaboratively within a cross-functional environmentExperience using ERP/MRP systemsDemonstrated team or project leadership experienceProficient in use of Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPointExcellent oral and written communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in Business (MBA), Supply Chain, or related fieldASCM Certification - CPIM or CSCPExperience with statistical forecasting toolsDemonstrated proficiency using process Improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six SigmaExperience with Business Intelligence / Data Visualization software.Knowledge of metals and/or metal distribution industry a plus.Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:General office environment (keyboard, mouse, telephone use)Manual dexterity (grasp, hand/wrist movement)We are an Equal Opportunity EmployerCompany Overview: Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.