About Us:
Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.
Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.
Job Summary:
Panelmatic we are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Supply Chain Analyst to support procurement, logistics, warehouse materials management, SIOP processes, and operational performance initiatives. This role will play a key part in driving supply chain visibility, improving material flow, supporting production readiness, and enabling strategic decision-making through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. This position will also serve as a key contributor to continuous improvement and operational transformation initiatives across the supply chain organization. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys solving operational challenges, and has strong analytical, communication, and systems skills.
Job Duties:
Develop and maintain supply chain KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics
Analyze material shortages, supplier performance, freight costs, warehouse performance, and operational efficiencies
Generate recurring and ad hoc reports for leadership and operational teams
Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and operational optimization
Perform root cause analysis on supply chain disruptions, operational inefficiencies, and service gaps
SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) Support
Support the monthly SIOP process through data collection, reporting, and analysis
Collaborate with operations, procurement, logistics, and sales teams to align supply chain execution with demand and capacity plans
Assist in preparing executive-level SIOP reporting, metrics, and action tracking
Analyze demand variability, supply constraints, and operational risks impacting production and customer delivery
Support capacity planning and scenario analysis activities
Warehouse Materials Management
Support warehouse material flow, storage optimization, and material handling processes
Analyze warehouse performance metrics including inventory accuracy, picking efficiency, receiving throughput, and material availability
Coordinate with warehouse and production teams to improve material staging and production readiness
Support implementation of warehouse process improvements and standard operating procedures
Assist with material transaction accuracy and ERP system integrity
Procurement & Supplier Support
Support supplier performance tracking including on-time delivery, lead times, and quality metrics
Assist buyers and sourcing teams with spend analysis and procurement reporting
Coordinate material expedites and shortage mitigation activities
Maintain accurate supplier and material master data
Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain, warehouse, logistics, and procurement functions
Analyze existing workflows and identify opportunities to eliminate waste, reduce lead times, and improve operational efficiency
Develop standardized operating procedures, process maps, and best practices
Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and process improvement projects
Facilitate data-driven problem solving and root cause corrective action activities
Drive ERP and reporting process improvements to improve visibility and decision-making
Partner with cross-functional teams to improve transactional accuracy, material flow, and execution discipline
Monitor and track improvement initiatives to ensure measurable operational results
Support digital transformation and automation initiatives within the supply chain organization
Participate in strategic projects related to warehouse optimization, logistics efficiency, supplier performance, and capacity planning
Systems & Operational Excellence
Utilize ERP/MRP systems to analyze and improve supply chain performance
Support implementation of supply chain tools, automation, and reporting enhancements
Drive adoption of standardized business processes and operational discipline
Create scalable reporting and analytical tools to improve decision-making
Support training and change management initiatives related to new processes and systems
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, or related field
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting/visualization tools preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Understanding of procurement, warehouse operations, logistics, and supply chain processes
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma methodologies preferred
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Collaborative mindset with ability to work cross-functionally
Strong initiative with a continuous improvement mindset
Preferred Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, warehouse operations, manufacturing analytics, or continuous improvement roles
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
Experience supporting SIOP/S&OE processes preferred
Experience leading or participating in process improvement initiatives preferred
Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Infor SyteLine, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar platforms preferred
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred
Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
Experience with operational KPI development and performance management
Familiarity with warehouse optimization and material flow improvement initiative
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
401k with employer match of 100% up to 4%
Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
PTO and paid holidays provided
Career advancement opportunities
Competitive wages
Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years
