What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Analyst position at Famous Supply?
Position Overview:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Supply Chain Analyst to join our Famous team. The ideal candidate will utilize their expertise in supply chain management to optimize inventory levels and enhance operational efficiency. You will assist in execution of system updates, manage specific parameter changes, and maintain the integrity of our forecasting systems. Your strong collaboration skills with the sales team will be essential for delivering accurate forecast updates and ensuring alignment throughout the organization.
This will be an in-office opportunity at our Akron, Ohio location.
Key Responsibilities:
Demand Planning & Forecasting:
Since 1933, Famous has been a family-owned business that treats its associates like family. Our 5 Core Values are Family, Trust, Communication, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement. We bring those Core Values to life every day by practicing our 40 Fundamentals for Living the Famous Way (https://famous-supply.com/famous-40-fundamentals/)!
To learn more about what makes us Famous, visit Famous-Supply.com!
We continually strive to create a diverse work culture and seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we hire the best, most creative talent on our team. Famous Supply provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic under federal, state and local law, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
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We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Supply Chain Analyst to join our Famous team. The ideal candidate will utilize their expertise in supply chain management to optimize inventory levels and enhance operational efficiency. You will assist in execution of system updates, manage specific parameter changes, and maintain the integrity of our forecasting systems. Your strong collaboration skills with the sales team will be essential for delivering accurate forecast updates and ensuring alignment throughout the organization.
This will be an in-office opportunity at our Akron, Ohio location.
Key Responsibilities:
Demand Planning & Forecasting:
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and sales input
- Collaborate with the sales team to gather insights and updates that influence demand forecasting
- Assist in managing system updates related to planning and ERP tools
- Execute mass maintenance changes to optimize operational efficiency for item linking, forecast changes, stock flags, and others
- Analyze sales data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement in the forecasting process
- Recommend changes to processes including but not limited to procurement path, global system settings, and roll out of new branches
- Act as a liaison between the sales team, inventory management, and supply chain operations to ensure alignment on forecasted demand
- Facilitate consensus meetings to review and adjust forecasts based on collective insights
- Continuously seek opportunities to enhance forecasting processes and tools
- Stay updated on industry best practices in demand planning and supply chain management
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- 2 years of experience in supply chain analysis, preferably in a wholesale or retail environment
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, etc.) and supply chain software
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices
- Experience with ERP systems and planning software
- Familiarity with demand planning and forecasting techniques
- Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCP) is a plus
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Holidays)
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 401K Employer Match
- Bonus Opportunity
- Strong Culture through our 40 Fundamentals
- Family Atmosphere
- Health and Wellness Coaching
- Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Associate Referral Bonus Program
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Leadership Development Program
- Career Growth Opportunities
Since 1933, Famous has been a family-owned business that treats its associates like family. Our 5 Core Values are Family, Trust, Communication, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement. We bring those Core Values to life every day by practicing our 40 Fundamentals for Living the Famous Way (https://famous-supply.com/famous-40-fundamentals/)!
To learn more about what makes us Famous, visit Famous-Supply.com!
We continually strive to create a diverse work culture and seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we hire the best, most creative talent on our team. Famous Supply provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic under federal, state and local law, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
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