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Supply Chain Analyst III

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC), Bay Shore, NY, United States


Supply Chain Analyst III
Type of Engagement: 7-month contract (Not open to 3rd party C2C consultants. Visa sponsorship is not available)

Work Location: Onsite position Bay Shore, NY

Job Overview
The Buyer, Production Planner & Supply Chain Analyst is a cross‑functional role responsible for procuring materials, planning production activities, and analyzing supply chain data to support efficient, cost‑effective operations. This position balances supply and demand, ensures material availability, optimizes inventory levels, and provides actionable insights to improve overall supply chain performance. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working across procurement, manufacturing, and planning functions.

Buying & Procurement

Source, negotiate, and purchase raw materials, components, and finished goods to support production and customer demand

Create, manage, and monitor purchase orders based on production plans, forecasts, and inventory policies

Maintain supplier relationships, monitor performance (lead time, quality, cost), and address supply issues or disruptions

Ensure accuracy of vendor records, pricing, lead times, and material master data

Collaborate with accounts payable and suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies

Production Planning

Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with demand forecasts, orders, material availability, and capacity constraints

Release and manage work orders to meet customer delivery requirements

Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and logistics teams to resolve scheduling or material constraints

Monitor production performance against plan and recommend adjustments as needed

Support new product introductions and engineering changes from a planning and material readiness perspective

Inventory Management

Establish and maintain safety stock, reorder points, and inventory policies

Monitor inventory levels to balance service levels, production needs, and carrying costs

Identify and manage excess, obsolete, or slow‑moving inventory

Support cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory accuracy initiatives

Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting

Analyze demand, supply, inventory, and production data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities

Develop reports and dashboards related to inventory turns, forecast accuracy, supplier performance, and service levels

Provide data‑driven recommendations to improve planning accuracy, reduce costs, and enhance supply reliability

Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, procurement, and supply chain processes

Systems, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Maintain data integrity within ERP/MRP systems (SAP, NetSuite, NDS)

Support audits and compliance with internal controls and company policies

Participate in process improvement and cost‑reduction initiatives across the supply chain

Document planning and procurement procedures as needed

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred

3–6 years of experience in buying, production planning, or supply chain analysis

Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and demand planning concepts

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (analysis, reporting, pivot tables)

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills

Big Bonus Points If You Have

Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment

Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies

Experience managing complex BOMs or multi‑site supply chains

Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

Ability to balance short‑term execution with long‑term planning

Effective communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Strategic and analytical mindset with a continuous improvement focus

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role is $43.00 - $48.00 per hour. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.

APC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.

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