Supply Chain Analyst

Job Description

Supply Chain Analyst

Location: Roanoke, VA

Company: Virginia Transformer Corp.

Work Style: On-site

About Virginia Transformer

Virginia Transformer Corp. is one of the largest privately held manufacturers of power transformers in North America. We design and build custom-engineered transformers that support utilities, data centers, renewable energy, and industrial customers across the U.S. and Canada.

One team. One mission. One source.

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Analyst supports Virginia Transformer’s manufacturing operations by analyzing demand, inventory, supplier performance, and material flow to ensure uninterrupted production. This role partners closely with Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, and Finance to drive data-based decisions, improve visibility, and support flawless execution across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze material demand, inventory levels, and usage trends to support production schedules
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards for supply chain KPIs (OTD, inventory turns, shortages, lead times)
• Identify supply risks, shortages, and constraints; recommend mitigation actions
• Support S&OP / SIOP planning activities through data analysis and scenario modeling
• Evaluate supplier performance and collaborate with Procurement on improvement initiatives
• Assist with forecasting, capacity analysis, and material planning accuracy
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on cost reduction, service, and efficiency
• Ensure data accuracy across ERP and reporting systems
• Prepare executive-ready summaries and recommendations for leadership

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or related field
• 2–5 years of supply chain, planning, or analytical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Syteline, AX, or similar)
• Ability to communicate insights clearly to cross-functional teams

• Experience in heavy manufacturing or engineered-to-order environments
• Exposure to S&OP / SIOP processes
• Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience

Key Competencies

• Data-driven decision making
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Sense of urgency and ownership
• Continuous improvement mindset

Why Virginia Transformer?

• Stable, growing U.S.-based manufacturer
• Mission-critical products supporting the power grid and infrastructure
• Hands-on, team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on operations
• Competitive compensation and benefits