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Position: Supply Chain Analyst II

Division: Operations
Department: Supply Chain
Status: Full-Time

Nomad GCS is currently seeking a Level II Supply Chain Analyst. Please note the Level II Expectation in red below.

Overview:Nomad Global Communications Solutions is a leading provider of communication and response products serving a wide variety of customers. Our purpose is to be the solution when every minute matters.

The Supply Chain Analyst is a multi-level role (Levels 1-4) responsible for driving data-driven execution and continuous improvement across materials planning, sourcing and purchasing, inventory management, and warehouse operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring material availability, inventory accuracy, and disciplined execution of ERP transactions across manufacturing.

At all levels, the role partners cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Materials Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Project Management, and Manufacturing to identify issues, analyze data, and implement solutions that improve operational performance and support business objectives.

The position progresses from foundational operational support and reporting (Level 1) to independent analysis and process ownership (Level 2), then to cross-functional leadership and system optimization (Level 3), and ultimately to enterprise-level strategy, governance, and performance framework development (Level 4).

Throughout all levels, the Supply Chain Analyst is expected to:

• Leverage Excel, Power BI and ERP systems to transform data into actionable insights
• Improve and standardize end-to-end supply chain processes
• Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions as control mechanisms
• Support audit readiness through documentation, traceability, and transaction discipline
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on accuracy, efficiency, and reliability

LEVEL EXPECTATIONS:

Supply Chain Analyst l

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Monitor inventory transactions and stock levels to support inventory accuracy and material availability; escalate issues as needed.
• Support cycle count execution, reconciliation, and follow-up corrective actions to improve accuracy.
• Support receiving, picking, staging, and material issuance processes by helping maintain documentation and ensuring transactions align with physical activity.
• Assist materials planning and purchasing teams with basic shortage reports, open order status reporting, and data validation.
• Analyze inventory and material flow data at a basic level to identify discrepancies and trends; elevate potential process gaps.
• Prepare recurring metrics, dashboards, and reports using established templates.
• Support audit readiness by ensuring inventory data, transactions, and documentation are accurate and current.
• Draft and maintain work instructions and SOPs for routine supply chain and warehouse tasks under guidance.
• Work closely with warehouse and production teams to ensure documented processes reflect actual execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve materials flow, inventory accuracy, and transaction discipline and communicate ideas to leadership.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Basic Knowledge Desired:

• Working knowledge of inventory control, materials management, and warehouse processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Foundational understanding of how ERP transactions impact physical inventory and downstream operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (formulas, basic lookups, pivot tables) and comfort working with structured datasets.
• Ability to interpret data and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft clear, operator-focused work instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision as skills develop.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in supply chain support, inventory control, materials, or warehouse operations preferred.
• Demonstrated Excel capability for operational reporting and basic analysis.
• Exposure to ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Experience writing or updating work instructions/SOPs preferred; able to provide examples if available.

Progression between levels is based on demonstrated ability to consistently operate at the next level of responsibility, rather than tenure alone. Advancement is evaluated using observable behaviors, operational impact, and sustained performance.

• Demonstrates increasing independence in executing assigned tasks with reduced supervision.
• Maintains consistent accuracy in inventory transactions, reporting, and data validation.
• Identifies discrepancies or process gaps and appropriately escalates with supporting data.
• Applies basic data analysis to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Actively contributes ideas to improve material flow, inventory accuracy, and transaction discipline.

Supply Chain Analyst ll

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze inventory transactions, stock levels, and material movement to identify discrepancies, trends, and root causes.
• Own cycle count execution for assigned areas including reconciliation, investigation, and corrective action closure.
• Support materials planning with shortage risk reporting, coverage/availability signals, and master data validation that improves plan quality.
• Support sourcing and purchasing by providing prioritized open order actions, past-due and high-risk PO reporting, and receiving exception visibility.
• Support receiving, picking, staging, and issuance processes by improving transaction accuracy and identifying recurring execution errors.
• Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reports for supervisors and managers; recommend actions based on findings.
• Support audit readiness by maintaining accurate inventory evidence, transactional traceability, and controlled documentation.
• Write, maintain, and improve SOPs/work instructions for assigned processes; implement through training and reinforcement.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure documented processes reflect actual execution and reduce reliance on undocumented workarounds.
• Lead small-to-medium continuous improvement initiatives focused on material flow, accuracy, and execution discipline.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Basic Knowledge Desired:

• Solid knowledge of inventory control, materials management, purchasing support, and warehouse execution processes.
• Strong understanding of ERP transactions and their impact on physical inventory and downstream operations.
• Strong Excel proficiency (complex formulas, pivot tables, advanced lookups, report building, structured datasets).
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights and improvement recommendations.
• Strong writing skills with demonstrated ability to write, implement, and improve SOPs and work instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in inventory control, materials management, warehouse operations, purchasing support, or supply chain analytics.
• Demonstrated strong Excel skills and experience supporting operational reporting and analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience writing and implementing work instructions/SOPs preferred; able to provide examples.

Progression between levels is based on demonstrated ability to consistently operate at the next level of responsibility, rather than tenure alone. Advancement is evaluated using observable behaviors, operational impact, and sustained performance.

• Demonstrates consistent ownership of assigned processes and delivers results without direct supervision.
• Independently identifies, investigates, and resolves inventory discrepancies and transaction issues.
• Translates data into actionable insights and recommends improvements to operations.
• Produces accurate, reliable reporting and dashboards used by supervisors and managers.
• Leads small-to-medium process improvement efforts with measurable impact on accuracy and efficiency.

Supply Chain Analyst lll

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Lead analysis and resolution of significant inventory variances, material shortages, and recurring execution failures; drive cross-functional corrective actions.
• Own and improve inventory control processes (cycle count strategy, reconciliation methodology, adjustment governance, transaction compliance routines).
• Support materials planning with advanced exception analysis, shortage driver identification, and improvements to planning-related master/transaction data.
• Support sourcing/purchasing by analyzing supplier and PO performance trends (lead time variability, receiving issues, chronic past-due patterns) and recommending process fixes.
• Improve warehouse execution by mapping end-to-end workflows (receiving through issuance) and eliminating error points, rework loops, and non-value-added steps.
• Design and maintain advanced dashboards and KPI suites for leadership; provide structured insights and recommended actions.
• Strengthen audit readiness through control-oriented processes, evidence expectations, and disciplined documentation and transaction integrity.
• Develop, standardize, and govern SOPs/work instructions; ensure implementation through training, compliance checks, and updates tied to performance results.
• Mentor junior analysts through technical guidance and review of analysis and documentation quality (no direct people leadership required).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Basic Knowledge Desired:

• Deep working knowledge of materials planning support, purchasing enablement, inventory control, and warehouse execution in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of ERP end-to-end workflows and transaction governance.
• Advanced Excel capability (large datasets, repeatable dashboards, error-proofing, complex analysis tools).
• Strong process documentation expertise with demonstrated ability to write, implement, and sustain standard work.
• Strong facilitation and cross-functional influence skills; able to drive adoption without direct authority.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5-8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain analytics, materials/inventory control, warehouse operations, or manufacturing support roles.
• Demonstrated advanced Excel skills and strong ERP process proficiency.
• Proven experience writing and implementing SOPs/work instructions and leading measurable process improvement.

Progression between levels is based on demonstrated ability to consistently operate at the next level of responsibility, rather than tenure alone. Advancement is evaluated using observable behaviors, operational impact, and sustained performance.

• Demonstrates full ownership of inventory control and materials-related processes with measurable performance improvements.
• Leads cross-functional issue resolution and drives corrective actions to closure.
• Uses advanced data analysis to proactively identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Establishes and enforces process discipline through SOPs, training, and compliance checks.
• Mentors others and elevates team capability through guidance and review.

Supply Chain Analyst lV

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Define and govern inventory and materials control strategy (cycle count methodology, tolerance thresholds, adjustment governance, transaction control plans).
• Establish enterprise analytics and reporting standards to support materials planning, purchasing actions, inventory health, and warehouse execution discipline.
• Partner with planning, purchasing, warehouse, production, and ERP/IT stakeholders to design scalable workflows, controls, and data integrity standards.
• Develop executive-level dashboards and analytical models that translate data into prioritized actions, measurable outcomes, and risk mitigation.
• Standardize receiving, picking, staging, and issuance process controls across operations to reduce variation, rework, and execution risk.
• Lead audit readiness strategy through evidence frameworks, documentation governance, and transaction discipline expectations.
• Own documentation governance as an operational control system: templates, revision cadence, implementation expectations, training mechanisms, and compliance checks.
• Drive enterprise continuous improvement programs focused on accuracy, efficiency, material availability, and sustained adherence to standard work.
• Provide technical mentorship and influence through expertise (no direct reports required).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Basic Knowledge Desired:

• Expert knowledge of supply chain execution across materials planning support, purchasing enablement, inventory management, and warehouse operations.
• Expert understanding of ERP governance, transaction integrity, and end-to-end process design.
• Expert-level Excel skills (advanced modeling, scalable dashboards, repeatable analytic tools used by leadership).
• Demonstrated mastery of writing, implementing, and sustaining process documentation as a control and performance system.
• Ability to drive adoption and change through influence, data, and governance rather than direct authority.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's o...