What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Analyst position at Buffalo Games?
Supply Chain Analyst:
We are seeking a data-driven Supply Chain Analyst to join our growing operations team. This role is pivotal in helping Buffalo Games optimize its supply chain performance by analyzing both internal ERP data and external retailer point-of-sale (POS) data. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to turn data into actionable insights that support planning, inventory management, and customer service excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Analyze supply chain data from the company’s ERP system to track inventory levels, order flow, and production planning.
- Monitor and interpret retailer POS data to identify demand trends, forecast accuracy, and retail replenishment needs.
- Generate regular and ad hoc reports to support operations, sales, and forecasting teams.
· Forecasting & Planning:
- Support demand planning processes by integrating POS data with internal sales forecasts.
- Collaborate with Sales, Production, and Logistics teams to align supply with demand.
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve forecast accuracy and product availability.
o Execute final product pack out plan, leveraging inputs from POS analysis and cross-functional collaboration (planning, marketing, sales)
- ERP & Data Management:
- Maintain and enhance master data within the ERP system to ensure data integrity across SKUs, BOMs, suppliers, and transactions.
- Partner with IT and Operations to improve data flows and system performance.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify gaps and inefficiencies in supply chain workflows and recommend improvements.
- Help implement new tools, dashboards, or analytics processes to better support business decisions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Operations, or a related field.
- 2 years of experience in supply chain analytics, preferably in the consumer products industry.
- Strong proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Oracle) and Excel; experience with BI tools like Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
- Experience working with POS data from major retailers (e.g., Walmart, Target, Amazon) is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for puzzles, games, and creating exceptional customer experiences is a plus!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $61,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Location:
- Buffalo, NY 14206 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Buffalo, NY 14206 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Buffalo, NY 14206: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $61,000 - $65,000