Supply Chain Analyst

Aston Carter Client

Must be located in the Holland MI Area**

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to manage supplier relationships, inventory levels, and purchase order performance within a manufacturing environment. This individual will oversee approximately 15-20 suppliers, ensuring material availability to support operations while driving supplier accountability and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Supply Chain Analyst will monitor open purchase orders, investigate shortages and delays, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions to prevent future disruptions. This role requires strong analytical skills, supplier management experience, and the ability to work cross-functionally across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage 15-20 supplier accounts and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Monitor purchase order activity, shipment schedules, and inventory levels.
• Review supplier open-order reports and proactively address delivery concerns.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order statuses, shortages, and delivery issues.
• Conduct 5 Why (5Y) and/or 8D investigations to identify root causes of material shortages and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Partner with operations, planning, purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Analyze supply chain performance and recommend process improvements.
• Support strategic and tactical supply chain projects.
• Track and communicate project status and business impacts to management.
• Develop and implement process enhancements across supply chain operations.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects focused on inventory, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
• Provide backup support for supply chain leadership and team members as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field preferred.
• Experience in supply chain, materials planning, purchasing, inventory control, or supplier management.
• Proven experience conducting root cause investigations using 5 Why, 8D, or similar methodologies.
• Experience managing material shortages, supplier recovery plans, and corrective actions.
• Advanced Excel skills, including:
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• HLOOKUP
• Pivot Tables
• Experience utilizing ERP systems in a supply chain or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications

• SAP experience.
• Understanding of Material Master data.
• Experience supporting large inventory operations and high part-count environments.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience managing supplier performance and logistics-related challenges.

Work Environment

• Casual to business casual workplace.
• Monday through Friday schedule.
• 40-hour work week with a one-hour unpaid lunch.
• Core hours are 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with flexibility outside of core business hours as needed.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a proactive supply chain professional who can independently manage supplier relationships, analyze data, resolve material shortages, and drive continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong Excel, ERP, and root cause analysis experience are critical for success in this role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Holland, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $40.87/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Holland,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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