Supply Chain Analyst

Founded in 1983, Kele Inc. is a leading distribution, and solutions partner with national reach and a global presence. Built around our customers and powered by our people, Kele provides millions of in-stock parts from more than 300 brands to drive automation & efficiency in nearly every type of facility, from office towers and factories to data centers and hospitals.

Our goal is to empower progress for maintenance managers, engineers, contractors, and all those building the future. We do this by delivering parts rapidly, providing custom assemblies upstream, and offering unmatched support to ensure projects run smoothly and downtime is minimized.

With 12 locations nationwide and headquarters in Tennessee, Kele combines deep technical expertise, rapid logistics, and a solutions-first mindset to help customers simplify supply chains, meet tight schedules, and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Kele fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, and customer obsession, empowering associates at every level to contribute, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

We are currently hiring for the role of Supply Chain Analyst.

SUMMARY The Supply Chain Analyst supports Kele's hub-and-spoke distribution network by evaluating supply-side fulfillment options to meet branch-level demand and ensure on-time delivery. The role also develops, tracks, and reports key performance indicators to support network visibility and data-driven supply decisions. The analyst does not own sales orders but is central to supply visibility, inventory health, and cross-branch coordination.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Shortage Evaluation & Sourcing Decisions
• Review and action daily shortage signals generated by the company’s ERP purchasing system.
• Assess each shortage by evaluating local inventory availability, supplier delivery timelines, and network stock positions across the branch system.
• Determine the most appropriate fulfillment path: a.) supplier purchase order, b.) inter-branch transfer, c.) drop-ship order monitoring, or d.) reallocation flag by weighing cost, speed, inventory impact, and customer need date.
• Apply sound procurement judgment to balance service level requirements against inventory risk and fulfillment cost.
• Ensure sourcing decisions do not compromise the inventory position of supplying branches within the network.

Purchase Order Management
• Generate and release purchase orders in the ERP against approved suppliers within established approval thresholds.
• Verify supplier delivery timelines, minimum order quantities, unit cost, and pack sizes before committing to an order.
• Monitor open purchase order status and proactively manage expected arrival dates against customer need dates.
• Respond to and resolve discrepancies including incorrect quantities, pricing variances, damaged goods, and shipment errors.

Inter-Branch Transfer Execution
• Initiate inter-branch transfer orders in the ERP when network inventory availability and delivery timing support fulfillment of branch demand.
• Evaluate regional hub and peer branch stock positions to identify the most effective transfer source.
• Coordinate with branch contacts to confirm quantities, ship dates, and fulfillment method.
• Prioritize network transfers that minimize total supply chain cost while meeting customer commitments.

Drop-Ship Order Monitoring
• Monitor active dropship purchase orders initiated through the sales order process to ensure supplier-confirmed ship dates align with customer need dates.
• Proactively identify and escalate drop-ship delivery risks, including supplier delays, shipment discrepancies, or date misalignments, to the appropriate stakeholder.

Reallocation Flagging & Escalation
• Identify situations where redirecting…