About this role
Summary The Supply Chain Analyst monitors and communicates end-to-end supply chain processes to ensure operational efficiency and compliance. This role makes operational-technical decisions to improve process performance, coordinates cross-departmental collaboration, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. What You’ll Do Supply Chain Operations & Monitoring: ● Monitor and communicate end-to-end processes within the supply chain to ensure operational efficiency and compliance. ● Conduct data entry and data management for various department projects, ensuring data meets requirements. ● Analyze and optimize store and warehouse orders daily, focusing on promotional and critical items. ● Serve as the main point of contact for vendor purchase order inquiries and provide regular KPI analysis. Process Optimization & Collaboration: ● Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality. ● Collaborate across departments such as Production, Logistics, and Sales to ensure seamless operations. ● Exchange complex information clearly within the organization, with customers, and with partners. ● Contribute to process adjustments, testing potential changes to increase overall process effectiveness. What You’ll Need ● Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Logistics, or a related field. (In lieu of degree: 1–2 years of retail floor experience and demonstrated success supporting store processes). ● 1–3 years of professional experience in supply chain. ● Proven ability to analyze and optimize store and warehouse inventory levels, with a focus on promotional, high-priority, and time-critical items. ● Strong background in data entry, data management, and reporting, with high attention to data integrity and accuracy. ● Demonstrated experience acting as a key point of contact for vendor inquiries, purchase order management, and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs). ● Analytical thinker who evaluates operational challenges from multiple perspectives to propose practical, cost-effective solutions. ● Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex operational details across cross-functional teams, including Logistics, Production, and Customer Service. ● High level of adaptability and resilience, capable of prioritizing urgent tasks, managing time effectively under pressure, and driving continuous process improvements. ● Ability to travel up to ~[dependent on role] of the time, which may include weekends and evenings, as needed. ● Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. ● Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk or computer terminal. ● May use keyboards, telephone, and standard office equipment in the course of a normal workday. ● Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties. ● Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. What You’ll Receive At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry. All our Lidl employees, regardless of hourly status, are eligible to receive the following benefits: Starting pay of $32.22 per hour Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success 401k Plan (+ 5% company match) Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance Total Well-Being Program DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule