Purchasing and Sourcing Supply Chain Analyst in Stone Mountain, Georgia at House of Cheatham, LLC

Summary

The Supply Chain Analyst supports Purchasing and Sourcing teams by delivering data-driven insights, forecasting component requirements, and optimizing procurement and supply chain performance. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, hands-on experience with tools such as Power BI and SQL, and the ability to work cross-functionally in fast paced environments such as manufacturing, beauty care, or retail. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain component level forecasts to support purchasing, sourcing, and production planning
• Analyze supply, demand, and inventory trends to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities
• Build and automate dashboards, reports, and KPI's using Power BI, SQL, Excel, or similar analytical tools
• Partner with Purchasing and Sourcing teams to support supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and lead-time optimization
• Support new product launches by forecasting component needs and ensuring supply readiness
• Improve processes related to forecasting, inventory management, and procurement workflows
• Analyze purchase order data, spend trends, supplier performance, and inventory metrics to support procurement strategies
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for KPIs such as cost savings, on time delivery, lead times, and contract compliance
• Support Supply Chain Director with ad hoc analysis and executive level reporting
• Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, accruals, and spend visibility
• Work with Supply Chain and Operations teams to align procurement plans with production and service requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Two to five years' experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing analytics, or operations analysis
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex datasets
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, modeling)
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, NetSuite, or similar
• Proficiency with Power BI, SQL, or comparable analytical tools
• Experience analyzing purchase order data, spend trends, supplier performance, and inventory metrics
• Ability to develop and maintain dashboards and KPI reporting for procurement and supply chain performance
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly to stakeholders and leadership
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Finance on budgeting, accruals, and spend visibility
• Experience supporting leadership with ad hoc analysis and executive level reporting
• Proven ability to identify cost-reduction opportunities, supplier consolidation options, and process efficiencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, beauty care, or retail environments
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP planning logic and procurement workflows
• Professional certifications such as CPIM, CSCP, or CPSM
• Experience supporting Purchasing or Sourcing teams directly
• Forecasting experience for components, raw materials, or finished goods