Supply Chain Analyst

• BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Supply Chain Analyst II for an opportunity Remote need someone who is authorized to work independently without any sponsorship.
• Position Title: Supply Chain Analyst II
• Location: Remote
• Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
• Please note this is the target date, and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
• Expected Duration: 12 + months
• Job Type: Full Time (>=40 HRS WEEKLY) – Contract-Remote
• Pay Range: $40/hr
• Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

• Job Title: Supply Chain Analyst II
• Location: Remote
• Duration: 12+ months with possible extensions
• Need someone who is authorized to work independently without any sponsorship.

Position Summary:

• 4+ years of experience required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Supply Chain Analyst
• driving timely & accurate supply ordering and delivery
• monitor lead times and track schedules against plan, proactively managing all deviations & mitigating risks to meeting the supply commitment
• Proactively identify supply risks and drive improvement through vendor capability assessments and streamlining supplier processes to mitigate disruption
• Monitor geopolitical market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges and opportunities
• Ensure supply chain operational readiness for new components, new equipment, new suppliers and new geographies
• Partner with cross functional teams to resolve unforeseen delivery issues, drive prioritization and lock schedules
• Drive implementation & adoption of new capabilities, and work to improve data systems & metrics to enhance supply visibility & accuracy
• Manage and cultivate supplier relationships focused on continuous performance improvement
• Conduct RFQ: compare and analyze quotes/data, recommend and award to suppliers based on set criteria
• Troubleshoot and resolve PO issues to avoid order delays
• Update data in various tools to ensure timely PO issuance
• Ensure POs are issued promptly to meet delivery expectations
• Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or supply chain management
• Experience improving and managing supplier performance
• Experience in collecting and analyzing information, problem-solve and driving solutions
• Experience in business judgment and creating executive communication/presentations
• Detail oriented, communicates complex problems and solutions, drive to collaborate, bias for action to close out problems
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Experience in supply chain fulfillment operations (forecasting, demand management, supply planning, order management, MPS/MRP, inventory control, logistics)
• Top 3 must-have HARD skills:
• Data / analytical skills
• Parts management
• Supplier and stakeholder relationships
• Good to have skills:
• RFQ experience
• Manufacturing, MRO, or data center experience
• Project management skills
• Benefits:
• BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
• About BCforward:
• Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
• BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
• BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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• This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.