Supply Chain Data Analyst
The Supply Chain Data Analyst is responsible for all purchasing and inventory processes to ensure the right product is available at the right time to achieve overall inventory management objectives while maximizing customer service and manufacturing productivity. This role serves as a key contributor to inventory planning, procurement, logistics coordination, and supply chain analysis to support business operations and customer satisfaction.
Who We Are & What We Do
At ARMOR-IIMAK, we innovate and manufacture Thermal Transfer Ribbons, Direct Thermal Films, and Industrial & Digital Inkjet Inks for products used every day. Whether it is a large sign, an advertisement displaying your company, or custom apparel designed for a friend, team, or organization, our technology helps bring ideas to life.
As a dynamic organization with a global presence, we are passionate about designing, manufacturing, and delivering the highest quality products across a diverse range of industries. Our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence drives everything we do.
What You'll Do
Supply Chain & Inventory Control
- Manage inventory levels by balancing customer demand, production requirements, inventory costs, and service objectives.
- Analyze sales and consumption data and coordinate with Production Planning to ensure material availability.
- Manage inventory sourced from Armor China, including transportation, safety stock levels, and customer order fulfillment.
- Coordinate inventory receipt transactions within SAP.
- Coordinate weekly cycle counts and annual physical inventory activities.
- Conduct monthly inventory review meetings with Armor France to discuss forecasts, inventory usage, and incoming shipments.
- Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, and product costings within SAP.
- Lead quarterly obsolescence reviews with Supply Chain and Quality teams.
- Monitor raw material supply pipelines to support uninterrupted production.
- Provide monthly inventory reports to customers with stocking agreements.
- Verify in-transit inventory and ensure alignment between SAP, FuturMaster, and transportation management systems.
Purchasing
- Manage purchasing activities and inventory replenishment based on demand forecasts and production schedules.
- Purchase raw materials, supplies, services, and components required for operations.
- Prepare purchase orders and verify receipts against purchasing documentation.
- Identify alternative suppliers to improve cost, quality, and supply reliability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, brokers, and logistics partners.
- Support Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and supplier compliance activities.
Logistics & Continuous Improvement
- Support shipping, receiving, and logistics operations as needed.
- Manage freight forwarders and transportation providers to optimize service and cost performance.
- Track, analyze, and communicate logistics and purchasing KPIs.
- Monitor supplier and customer service performance metrics.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and leverage data-driven analysis to improve operational efficiency.
- Compile and analyze data from multiple systems to support business decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Who You Are
- A highly analytical problem-solver who enjoys working with data and translating information into actionable business decisions.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and planning skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
- A collaborative team member who communicates effectively across departments and with external partners.
- Self-motivated and continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and performance.
- Customer-focused with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and operational excellence.
What You Have
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Minimum of 3-6 years of relevant supply chain, purchasing, inventory management, manufacturing, analytics, project management, or related experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Experience interpreting inventory, production, and purchasing data.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- SAP experience, particularly inventory management and materials management modules.
- Experience with Business Objects, Power BI, or similar reporting and analytics tools.
- Project management experience.
- Knowledge of inventory planning, demand forecasting, and procurement best practices.
Working Conditions
- Primarily office-based with frequent interaction throughout manufacturing and warehouse operations.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- May require periodic travel to suppliers, corporate locations, or industry events.
- Must be able to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Immediate 401(k) Match
- Wellness Program & Incentives
- Paid Time Off
- On-Site Fitness Facility
- Continued Learning Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Appreciation Programs
- ARMOR-IIMAK Safety Program
- Employee Assistance Program
Why Join ARMOR-IIMAK?
At ARMOR-IIMAK, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on global supply chain operations while working in a collaborative manufacturing environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and customer success. If you're passionate about data, inventory optimization, and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
ARMOR-IIMAK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
- 3-6 years of relevant supply chain, purchasing, inventory management, manufacturing, analytics, project management, or related experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Experience interpreting inventory, production, and purchasing data
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- SAP experience, particularly inventory management and materials management modules
- Experience with Business Objects, Power BI, or similar reporting and analytics tools
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of inventory planning, demand forecasting, and procurement best practices
What We Do
ARMOR and IIMAK are joining forces to create one company and offer the best in thermal transfer. Since 1983 • 76 years of cumulative experience in developing Thermal Transfer ribbons • 2 trusted brands Sense of quality • State of the art coating and slitting facilities on 5 continents. • Delivering product compliant to the highest quality standards. Customer care • Focus on building strong, solid, and lasting business relationships with our customers. • Get support from 70 salespeople and 60 sales assistants. Solutions to all • The most comprehensive range of ribbons on the market with leading products in each family • Meeting the needs of customers' global supply chains. We invent, manufacture and market tailored Thermal Transfer ribbons and support variable information printing specialists, through a sustainable partnership relationship. #wearetheink
