Supply Chain Operations Analyst

Kichler Lighting

. Manage inbound supply for Progress and Kichler brands, including open purchase orders, in-transit containers, and vendor ship dates .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • South Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, including inventory management, order fulfillment, and vendor relations. Proficient in SAP and data analysis, with strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementSAP Experience (SD/MM)Data Analysis ProficiencyInventory ManagementVendor Relations

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementOrder ManagementInventory ManagementPurchasingCustomer FulfillmentData AnalysisKPI ReportingProcess ImprovementAir Freight ManagementBackorder Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsDetail-OrientedCollaborationTask Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft ExcelPower QueryMacros

Industry Keywords

Inbound Supply ManagementVendor ManagementLogisticsDistribution CentersOverseas Vendors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage inbound supply for Progress and Kichler brands, including open purchase orders, in-transit containers, and vendor ship dates
Identify supply at risk of arriving late
Prioritize containers and inbound shipments with logistics and distribution center teams based on backorders and customer needs
Evaluate and request air freight for critical items and track freight costs and results
Communicate inbound deliveries and expected arrival dates to customer service, sales, and sales agencies
Reschedule past-due purchase orders and expedite critical POs with vendors, purchasing, and overseas sourcing teams
Maintain accurate PO dates in SAP and resolve vendor and supply discrepancies
Manage open customer backorders and prioritize sales orders against available and inbound supply
Allocate limited inventory across customers, channels, and distribution centers
Recommend inventory transfers between distribution centers
Set and maintain recovery dates for backordered orders and communicate status
Complete recurring KPI reporting covering backorder value, aging, recovery-date accuracy, vendor on-time performance, and air freight spend
Identify root causes of recurring backorders and late supply and partner with planning and purchasing teams on resolutions
Implement process improvements and standardize practices across both brands
Progress into broader supply planning responsibilities, including inventory deployment, replenishment, and inventory health

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Analytics or equivalent required
2–4 years of experience in supply chain, order management, inventory management, purchasing, and/or customer fulfillment
SAP experience (SD/MM) strongly preferred; S/4HANA experience a plus
Experience working with overseas vendors and imported products, including ocean/air freight and lead times, preferred
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools such as SAP
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage escalations, and communicate clearly with customers, sales partners, and vendors
Detail-oriented ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Suite experience, particularly Microsoft Excel
Experience with Power Query, macros, or building reports preferred
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa
Willingness to travel domestically 5% to distribution centers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during application, interview, and job performance
Benefits and privileges of employment
Equal opportunity employment
Domestic travel to distribution centers