Purchasing & Supply Chain Analyst - REMOTE - #35179

As a Purchasing and Supply Chain Analyst, you will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, profitability, and data-driven decision-making across the organization's inventory and purchasing functions. By analyzing supply chain data, developing actionable insights, optimizing purchasing processes, implementing reporting and KPI monitoring systems, and integrating vendor data into business platforms, you will help improve inventory performance, fulfilment efficiency, and cost control while supporting business growth. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, you will identify process improvement opportunities, enhance data accuracy, and ensure the organization has the insights needed to make informed purchasing and supply chain decisions in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

Company Profile:

Our client is a US-based e-commerce company that markets high-dollar, highly technical products to end-user consumers (homeowners). They are a family of companies that have been in the HVAC business for over 75 years.

Fast online growth and continued business success have driven the expansion of our client's team. As they continue to scale, they are looking for a results-oriented Purchasing and Supply Chain Analyst based in the Philippines who is passionate about leveraging data to optimize inventory, purchasing, and supply chain operations.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex business challenges through data analysis, and is committed to improving operational efficiency and supporting sustainable business growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Vendor Supply Chain Management

•Integrate and maintain vendor stock levels into ERP and web management systems

•Ensure data accuracy and availability for forecasting and e-commerce support

•Create and maintain data-centered ranking system to identify preferred vendors

Purchasing & Vendor Review and Support

•Establish and analyze KPIs for suppliers and overall purchasing process

•Analyze vendor spend data to identify opportunities for more strategic purchasing decisions. (Ie buying same product from multiple vendors)

•Highlight areas for cost savings, consolidation, or renegotiation.

•Create and execute RFPs using data-driven insights

•Provide ad hoc and strategic data support to purchasing & inventory teams

•Translate complex data into actionable insights for decision-making

•Create and maintain forecasts and budgets for inventory and purchasing

SKU Reconciliation, Consolidation, and Inventory Data Maintenance

•Consolidate commodity part #s across different vendors

•Reconcile parts #s for new versions of equipment components

•Auditing and updating inventory status and reorder rules and standards within ERP and web management systems (ie policing items eligible or not eligible for back order, reorder, drop-ship, and stocking)

Data Analysis of Stock Position vs. Sales Velocity and Marketing Traffic

•Analyze the correlation between inventory, sales velocity, and marketing visibility

•Identify and predict sales trajectory of slow-moving items as well as items over-selling vs projections; compare site traffic, price competitiveness, and marketing traction; conduct root cause analysis

•Reporting and analysis of slow-moving inventory and related marketing activities

Requirements

Must-have Skills / Qualification:

•Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Supply Chain Analyst, Purchasing Analyst, Inventory Analyst, or similar analytical role

•Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including the ability to build complex formulas, analyze large datasets, and create meaningful reports

•Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable business insights

•Experience using ERP systems to extract, analyze, and report on purchasing, inventory, or supply chain data

•Experience in at least one of the following supply chain functions: forecasting and demand planning, inventory management, inventory allocation strategies, or replenishment planning

•Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

•Demonstrated ability to validate data accuracy, identify trends and anomalies, and proactively provide recommendations rather than simply generating reports

•Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-have / Advantageous Skills:

•Experience using Acumatica ERP

•Vendor management experience

•Experience working in the eCommerce industry

•Familiarity with inventory optimization, purchasing KPIs, or supply chain performance metrics