Supply Chain Analyst

The Supply Chain Analyst serves as the primary contact for their assigned Principals and will assist our Principals, warehouses, sales, and internal departments in resolving any issues or inquiries. The Supply Chain Analyst will successfully manage assigned Principals by consistently meeting KPI’s in a manner that provides customers with industry leading service levels while providing the company with an appropriate return on investment dollars.

The Supply Chain Analyst will also partner with other team members to explore opportunities for process improvements while instilling the company’s core values into the day-to-day operations of the department.

IMCD US is a leading global distribution partner and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients. An entrepreneurial group founded IMCD in 1995 in the Netherlands. Our vision to transform the distribution industry by continuously adding value to the supply chain through expertise and innovation, is what still drives us today.

Today, we have operations in over 50 countries, where we successfully combine local knowledge with global expertise to obtain sustainable results. IMCD is a strong, innovative business partner and accelerator of solutions for suppliers and producers of consumer, industrial and durable goods in diverse business sectors. Our commercial excellence and solid operations structure facilitate healthy growth.

• Manage Principals assigned and completely understand the rules, product attributes, Principal contacts, and major customers.
• Successfully manage assigned Principals keeping inventory turns, service levels, and slow-moving stock within set KPI’s.
• Run analysis, as necessary, to confirm stocking locations and minimum order quantities are still appropriate.
• Update forecasts monthly and proactively reach out to sales on increasing/decreasing customer demand.
• Develop and utilize sales models for “A” COGS items.
• Ensure Principal Playbooks are accurate.
• Submit Principal expectations and On Time in Full revision summary monthly.
• Ensure reorder reports are updated monthly which includes moving demand to proper locations, updating lead times, and deleting irrelevant comments.
• Follow up on “C” item over order report and expired stock report consistently.
• Resolve conflicts by assisting team, warehouses, Principals, sales, and internal departments.
• Assist other members of the team, as needed, to achieve department goals.
• Develop and complete projects to improve processes and procedures as part of 90‑day action items and submit updates weekly.
• Understand how job responsibilities affect other departments and how the role contributes to the success of the company.
• Participate in ongoing education to improve personal and job skills which includes attending monthly APICS meetings, webinars, cross training, etc.
• Attend and participate in department meetings and joint customer service meetings.
• Participate in ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in annual physical inventories at warehouses, as needed.
• Complete necessary support work, as assigned.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that allow for the development of strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong decision‑making, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and goals by prioritization and effective time management.
• Proven track record of supporting internal and external departments by making valuable contributions as part of a team.
• Proven track record of efficiently managing the company’s investment in inventory through strategic planning.
• Ability to conduct business and compose oneself in a professional manner while working within deadlines.
• Ability to complete root‑cause analysis to fix problems and not symptoms.
• Exhibits ambition and willingness to learn.
• Organized and detail‑oriented.

• Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Excel.

• Lean or Six Sigma experience.
• Member of APICS or ISM.
• APICS Certification.
• Business Acumen.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Teamwork Orientation.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

This job currently operates on a hybrid schedule rotating between in-office and remote work environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

This is a full‑time position, and the hours of work and days are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise directed. Additional hours may be required as needed.

Travel:
Some travel is expected for this position up to 10%.