Supply Chain & Inventory Planning Analyst

Nashville Dental, Inc. is seeking a highly analytical Supply Chain Inventory Planning Analyst (P21-Specialized) with experience using Epicor Prophet 21 or a similar Epicor distribution ERP platform. This position plays a key role in optimizing inventory levels, improving forecast accuracy, and maximizing the capabilities of P21 across our distribution operations.

In this hands‑on, systems‑forward supply chain role, you will manage forecasting, replenishment, SKU performance, item master accuracy, and vendor coordination for approximately 7,000 stocked SKUs, supporting our operations across multiple states.

This is a high‑impact role ideal for someone who enjoys analytical work, system optimization, and working cross‑functionally to ensure inventory accuracy and product availability.

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using Prophet 21.
• Analyze sales trends, vendor performance, and historical data to refine stocking levels.
• Adjust safety stock, lead times, min/max values, and replenishment parameters.
• Identify slow‑moving, obsolete, and overstock items and recommend corrective actions.
• Review and approve replenishment recommendations in P21.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding fill rates, backorders, discontinued items, and new product introductions.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve service levels.

• Serve as a P21 subject‑matter expert for forecasting, replenishment, and item management.
• Improve system workflows, reporting structures, and data accuracy.
• Maintain clean and compliant item master data.

• Build and maintain reporting/dashboards for forecast accuracy, stockouts, inventory turns, excess/obsolete inventory, and supplier performance.
• Provide actionable insights to leadership, purchasing, warehouse operations, marketing, and sales.

• Partner with Purchasing, Warehouse, Sales, and Marketing to align inventory needs with organizational goals.
• Support cycle counts, audit processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist leadership in preparing analytical materials for key vendor meetings.

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory planning, purchasing, or distribution analytics.
• Hands‑on experience with Epicor Prophet 21 (forecasting, replenishment, or item management strongly preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience communicating with suppliers or operational partners.
• Ability to manage large SKU counts and prioritize effectively.
• Willing to work onsite in Madison, TN.

• Experience in wholesale distribution, medical/dental supply, or multi‑location inventory environments.
• Experience improving or helping implement P21 processes.

• Competitive base salary based on experience.
• Full benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and PTO.
• A stable, long‑term role with no travel.
• A supportive environment where your analytical and systems expertise will directly impact operational performance.
• Opportunity to become our internal Prophet 21 expert as the system evolves.