Hiring Supply Chain Analyst in Louisville

Actalent is a global talent solutions firm that partners with mid-sized and large manufacturing, consumer goods, and logistics organizations across the U.S., with a dedicated local footprint supporting 30+ clients in the Greater Louisville area across industrial, food and beverage, and automotive supply chain operations. We are currently sourcing a full-time hybrid Supply Chain Analyst for one of our top-tier manufacturing clients operating a 400,000 sq ft distribution and light assembly facility in the southwest Louisville corridor, supporting end-to-end operations for a national consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand with $2.1B in annual revenue.

In this role, you will serve as a key operational support partner for the client’s supply chain leadership team, driving data-backed improvements to inventory management, order fulfillment, freight efficiency, and cross-functional process alignment. Your day-to-day work will directly impact the site’s ability to meet customer delivery commitments, reduce operational waste, and hit annual cost-saving targets.

Key measurable responsibilities for this role include:
1. Conduct weekly demand forecasting analysis for 12 SKU families, leveraging historical sales data, seasonal trend projections, and promotional calendar inputs to maintain forecast accuracy within 5% of actual monthly demand, reducing excess inventory carrying costs by an estimated 8% annually.
2. Monitor and report on end-to-end order fulfillment metrics including on-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery rates, warehouse pick accuracy, and transit times, generating automated dashboards in Power BI for cross-functional leadership reviews twice weekly.
3. Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and production teams to resolve supply chain disruptions, including supplier delays, transportation bottlenecks, and raw material shortages, implementing corrective action plans that reduce average disruption resolution time by 15% within the first 6 months of tenure.
4. Analyze inbound and outbound freight spend across 25+ carrier partners, identify cost-saving opportunities, and negotiate rate adjustments that deliver annual freight savings of $75,000 to $120,000 for the client site.
5. Maintain and update the client’s ERP system (SAP S/4HANA) supply chain module, ensuring accurate inventory records, purchase order tracking, and goods receipt documentation with 99.8% data accuracy compliance for monthly financial close processes.
6. Lead monthly cross-functional supply chain review meetings with stakeholders from sales, operations, and finance, presenting performance insights, root cause analyses of metric variances, and actionable improvement plans aligned with annual operational goals.
7. Support the rollout of a new warehouse management system (WMS) implementation scheduled for Q4 2024, including user acceptance testing, training material development for 50+ warehouse staff, and post-launch troubleshooting for the first 90 days of go-live.
8. Track and report on sustainability metrics for the client’s supply chain operations, including carbon emissions from freight, packaging waste reduction progress, and circular supply chain initiative milestones, supporting the client’s 2027 net-zero operational target.

Work environment & culture:
This role operates on a hybrid schedule: 3 days per week on-site at the Louisville facility for cross-functional collaboration, production floor check-ins, and meeting attendance, with 2 remote work days for data analysis, reporting, and administrative tasks. The client’s operations team prioritizes a collaborative, low-ego work culture with a flat reporting structure: you will report directly to the Director of Supply Chain Operations, with regular check-ins with the plant manager and procurement lead. The site has a 92% employee retention rate for supply chain roles, with team members citing flexible scheduling, transparent leadership, and opportunities to contribute to high-impact operational projects as top reasons for staying. On-site amenities include a subsidized cafeteria, on-site fitness center, and covered parking for all hybrid employees. The broader Actalent support team provides access to exclusive professional development resources, including free certifications in supply chain analytics, Lean Six Sigma, and SAP, as well as a dedicated talent advisor to support your career growth throughout your placement.

Candidate requirements:
Required qualifications:
- 2+ years of professional experience in supply chain analysis, logistics coordination, or operations support within a manufacturing, distribution, or CPG environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, Power Query) and at least one business intelligence tool (Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik)
- Hands-on experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC
- Strong analytical skills with experience translating raw operational data into actionable business insights
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to present complex data to non-technical stakeholders including production floor staff and executive leadership
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check and drug screening for on-site facility access

Preferred qualifications (not required):
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Analytics, or a related field
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification
- Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) or transportation management systems (TMS)
- Prior experience supporting CPG, food and beverage, or automotive supply chain operations

Technical skills required for this role: SAP S/4HANA, Power BI, Advanced Microsoft Excel, ERP System Administration, Demand Forecasting, Freight Cost Optimization, OTIF Performance Tracking, WMS Implementation Support, Data Visualization, Cross-Functional Stakeholder Communication.

Compensation and benefits:
Actalent offers a competitive hourly pay rate for this role ranging from $28 to $34 per hour, based on relevant experience and technical skills, with eligibility for overtime pay at 1.5x your base rate for hours worked over 40 per week. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with 90% of premium costs covered by Actalent for employees, 10 days of paid time off in your first year, 6 paid company holidays, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match. You will also receive a $500 annual professional development stipend to use for certifications, courses, or conference attendance related to supply chain management.

Career growth opportunities:
This role is designed as a stepping stone for supply chain professionals looking to advance into senior analyst, supply chain manager, or operations leadership roles. High-performing analysts in this placement are regularly considered for internal promotions with our client partners, with 3 former Actalent supply chain analysts promoted to senior leadership roles at the Louisville facility in the past 2 years. Additionally, Actalent’s talent team provides quarterly career coaching sessions, resume reviews, and access to exclusive job openings across our national client network to support your long-term career goals, whether you choose to stay with the current client or explore new opportunities after your 12-month initial placement term.

Hiring process and next steps:
The hiring process for this role is streamlined to ensure you have a clear timeline and no unnecessary delays. After you submit your resume to [email protected], our talent advisor Olivia Rivers will review your application within 2 business days. If your experience aligns with the role requirements, you will be invited to a 30-minute initial phone screen to discuss your background, career goals, and interest in the opportunity. Candidates who advance past the phone screen will be invited to a 60-minute virtual interview with the client’s supply chain operations manager and senior analyst, including a brief case study exercise focused on analyzing a sample supply chain disruption scenario. Final offers are typically extended within 5 business days of the final interview, with a target start date of within 2 weeks of offer acceptance for qualified candidates. To apply, send your resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Supply Chain Analyst – Louisville – [Your Full Name]”. A brief 1-2 sentence note highlighting a supply chain improvement project you led in a previous role will help prioritize your application for interview.