Supply Chain Analyst (Bay Shore)

Job title: Buyer/ Production Planner/ Supply Chain Analyst Location type: Onsite in Bay Shore, NY Start date: ASAP Duration: Contract Compensation range: $31.53-47.29/ Hour W2 Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship . Job Description A cross-functional role responsible for procuring materials, planning production activities, and analyzing supply chain data to support efficient, cost-effective operations.

The ideal candidate balances supply and demand, ensures material availability, optimizes inventory levels, and delivers actionable insights to improve overall supply chain performance. Day-to-day responsibilities 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 and monitor performance across lead time, quality, and cost; address supply disruptions as needed 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 covering 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 across 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 Requirements Must-haves 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 Highly detail-oriented with comfort working across procurement, manufacturing, and planning functions Nice-to-haves Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies Experience managing complex BOMs or multi-site supply chains