Supply Chain Planner / Analyst

Do you enjoy solving complex problems, analyzing data, and finding opportunities to make processes more efficient? Are you passionate about balancing inventory, forecasting demand, and ensuring products get where they need to be, when they need to be there? If so, we'd love to meet you.

Southern Specialties is seeking a Supply Chain Planner or Analyst to help optimize our supply chain operations and support business growth through data-driven decision making. This role combines strategic planning, forecasting, inventory management, logistics coordination, and continuous improvement to ensure our customers receive exceptional service while maintaining operational efficiency.

What You'll Do

• Analyze supply chain data, systems, and processes to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, cost savings, inventory optimization, and operational improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze supply and demand forecasts to support production planning, inventory management, and customer requirements.
• Create and manage production and operating schedules that align demand with available resources, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast material requirements to ensure products and supplies are available when needed.
• Work closely with production, purchasing, sales, logistics, suppliers, and other stakeholders to align plans and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of products.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, support decision-making, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and key performance indicators that measure forecast accuracy, inventory performance, service levels, costs, and overall supply chain effectiveness.
• Analyze production plans, finished goods inventories, and distribution capabilities to improve customer service, reduce waste, and lower operating costs.
• Identify and troubleshoot supply chain disruptions, responding quickly and effectively to unforeseen challenges and changing business conditions.
• Support logistics planning and delivery performance initiatives while considering safety, service, and transportation efficiency.
• Lead or participate in projects focused on continuous improvement, cost reduction, inventory optimization, and supply chain enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to develop and implement solutions that improve operational performance.
• Ensure data integrity by validating, maintaining, and improving planning and reporting systems.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and recommendations for management and other stakeholders.
• Assist with capacity planning and other strategic supply chain initiatives.
• May provide guidance and support to less experienced supply chain personnel.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Analytics, or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, inventory management, demand forecasting, logistics, or a related analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful business recommendations.
• Experience with forecasting, inventory control, capacity planning, and production scheduling.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Proficient in PowerBI preferred
• Experience using ERP, MRP, or other supply chain planning systems preferred.
• Strong reporting and data analysis skills, including the ability to create dashboards, metrics, and performance reports.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Knowledge of supply chain best practices, inventory management principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or similar) is a plus.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to finding better ways to serve customers and improve business performance.

Why Join Southern Specialties?

At Southern Specialties, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our operations, collaborate with teams across the organization, and help shape the future of our supply chain. If you're a strategic thinker who enjoys balancing analytics with real-world problem solving, we'd love to hear from you.