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Supply Chain Data & Systems Analyst

Central States
Tontitown, Arkansas, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 May 2025

About the role

Come be an Employee-Owner of one of the nation’s largest producers of metal roofing and siding!  We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages. Since 1988 we’ve grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We make raving fans of our customers with our “right, on time, every time” commitment.
So, who are we looking for?  


People who “Own It” – Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other:
You are customer-focused with an eye for detail.
You are reliable.

People who “Can Do” – Our Attitude:
You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement.
You embrace teamwork.
You want to positively make an impact and open to change.

People who “Act in Love” – Treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.
You enjoy giving back to your community.  We take great pride in the communities we live in, so we give back with our time and talents. Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart.

And what will you do?

Summary:   

The Supply Chain Data & Systems Analyst supports cross-functional process improvements and systems integration across Purchasing, Logistics, Material Planning, and Accounts Payable. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate material flow, ERP data integrity, and vendor communication by resolving exceptions, optimizing release strategies, and improving long-term system performance. The position focuses on tactical issue resolution while driving strategic enhancements to Epicor ERP, inventory reconciliation, and EDI exception reduction.


Core Functions:

Material Flow Optimization

  • Coordinate and release material to logistics partners based on site needs and inventory levels.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies between expected and actual coil receipts to support accurate inventory positioning at plants.

 Inventory Systems Support

  • Reconcile off-site and consigned inventory balances to ensure alignment with ERP records and physical counts.
  • Manage and import vendor acknowledgments for non-EDI inventory transactions to maintain visibility and planning accuracy.

ERP Analysis and Process Improvement

  • Diagnose root causes for systemic mismatches and initiate long-term fixes, including updates to Epicor logic, configuration, and data governance rules.
  • Lead process improvement projects related to price accuracy, vendor performance tracking, and packing slip logic (e.g., enabling SMI receipt price edits and analyzing cost/timing impact of erroneous price changes).
  • Support Purchasing, A/P, and Logistics in refining Epicor workflows to enhance reliability of replenishment and invoice matching.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Serve as a liaison between Procurement, IT, and site operations to close gaps in system understanding, institutional knowledge, and support availability.
  • Document repeat exception types and build knowledge base or SOPs to reduce recurrence and training needs.

Performs other duties and activities related to the department as necessary to support overall operations and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above.


Key Measures of Success:
   

  • Reduction in recurring ERP exceptions and EDI errors
  • Timely reconciliation and accuracy of off-site and SMI inventory records
  • Reduction in unplanned logistics disruptions tied to late material releases or mismatches
  • Improved data quality and usability of ERP data for downstream departments (Planning, A/P, Ops)
  • Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.”
    • Own It – Commitment to customer, company, and each other.
    • Can Do – Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.
    • Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

Education & Experience:

Minimum Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field
  • 3–5 years of experience in ERP systems (Epicor preferred), supply chain operations, or procurement support within a manufacturing environment
  • High proficiency in data valid

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