Supply Chain Planning and Insights Specialist in Huntsville, Alabama at Lakeland Industries

The Supply Chain Planning and Insights Specialist role is designed for talent with strong analytical capabilities who are looking to expand their operational knowledge and grow into future roles across Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, or Business Analytics.

• Own end-to-end supply planning for assigned product divisions, balancing service, inventory, and cost
• Drive inventory strategy and manage key KPIs (service level, inventory turns, forecast accuracy)
• Identify supply risks and execute mitigation plans to protect customer commitments
• Team cross-functionally to translate demand into executable supply plans

• Use advanced Excel proficiency to support day-to-day operational activities, including purchase order creation, document reviews, reporting, and data validation.
• Build and automate recurring reports and dashboards to enhance visibility into operational performance.
• Conduct data analyses to support decision-making and identify trends, risks, or opportunities.

• Evaluate current processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Participate in or lead process improvement activities (e.g., workflow redesign, data standardization, documentation updates).
• Adapt quickly within a shifting operational environment and actively contribute to evolving workflows.

• Gain foundational exposure to demand planning, supply planning, procurement, and logistics.
• Learn the inputs, outputs, and KPIs that drive planning cycles and supply chain decisions.
• Support forecasting, inventory analysis, and planning activities for rapid ramp-up into future analyst or specialist roles.

• Partner with teams such as Procurement, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, and Quality to support shared business objectives.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute analytical insights.
• Build strong working relationships and become a trusted resource for data-driven recommendations.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling, and report automation.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, problem-solving, and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Prior experience working in a dynamic or changing environment with evolving priorities.
• Exposure to demand planning, supply chain, procurement, or operations through previous work experience or project work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams and functions.

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Background in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in fast-paced settings