Supply Chain Analyst

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this role manages tactical raw‑material replenishment for JELD‑WEN’s North American Doors & Windows facilities. Responsibilities include improving Supplier OTIF, TIRA, and forecast accuracy while working cross‑functionally with Sourcing, Logistics, Operations, and Accounts Payable. The role drives supplier performance, prevents supply disruptions, and supports efficient material flow across the value stream.

Essential Duties:
• Generate timely purchase orders and ensure materials meet production schedules.
• Maintain frequent communication with plants and suppliers to ensure material availability.
• Set and manage planning parameters (safety stock, lead times, forecasts, order quantities).
• Analyze inventory variances and prevent recurrence of issues.
• Lead shortage mitigation and recovery efforts.
• Partner with Sourcing to support lean material flow and sourcing strategies.
• Manage product transitions (engineering changes, launches, obsolescence, vendor changes).
• Drive supplier, materials, logistics, and commodity teams to meet delivery targets and maintain a Plan for Every Part.
• Onboard suppliers to meet delivery, packaging, labeling, and lead‑time expectations.

Competencies:
• Strong communication and ability to influence without authority.
• Ability to plan replenishment across multiple SKUs.
• Skill in analyzing inventory variances and identifying root causes.
• PO generation, dispute management, and supplier issue resolution.
• Ability to manage suppliers across 20+ manufacturing sites.

Qualifications:
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; APICS or ISM certification preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to present to managers and cross‑functional partners.
• Ability to apply basic statistics, cost‑benefit thinking, and inventory optimization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills (pivot tables, v‑lookup, basic formulas).
• Experience with MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Syteline, JD, etc.).
• Ability to extract/import data for analysis.

Work Environment:
Office‑based with moderate noise; reasonable accommodations available.

Physical Demands:
Ability to sit, use hands for computer work, speak and hear by phone, move within office, and occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.

Travel:
5–25% travel to plants or partner locations.