Job Title: Supply Chain Capacity Analyst
Job Description
The Supply Chain Capacity Analyst plays a key role in enabling effective, data-driven decisions for a large and rapidly evolving distribution network. The role focuses on capacity planning, forecasting, and execution while partnering closely with stakeholders in operations and supply chain. You will analyze critical issues, support the development of tools and reporting, and help shape the future of a newly launched distribution center network that is reshaping supply chain methodology.
Responsibilities
Support effective decision-making by analyzing critical supply chain and capacity planning issues across a large distribution network.
Influence network-level capacity planning by partnering with stakeholders in operations and supply chain.
Support capacity forecasting, planning, and execution, including the development and maintenance of related reporting and dashboards.
Coordinate the development and enhancement of analytical tools and models to keep pace with a growing and rapidly changing business environment.
Plan and execute initiatives related to a 40-distribution-center (DC) network, including managing planning horizons and partnering with external vendors.
Manage and coordinate volume that falls outside the core DC network to meet customer and vendor needs.
Confirm that manpower and resources are appropriately ramped up to support key events, volume spikes, and network changes.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, spending a significant portion of time working with different stakeholders across the organization.
Work within a specific distribution center while maintaining strong, day-to-day collaboration with vendors rather than direct customer-facing interactions.
Build and manage financial and operational models for business forecasting, variance analysis, and problem solving.
Apply strong attention to detail to validate data, ensure accuracy of analyses, and support high-quality decision-making.
Adjust priorities and manage multiple tasks effectively in a continuously changing environment.
Communicate analysis, insights, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, in written and verbal form.
Demonstrate ownership of projects from concept through execution and delivery, ensuring that results are achieved on time and with high quality.
Continuously seek opportunities to improve planning processes, tools, and methodologies within the supply chain and capacity planning function.
Essential Skills
35 years of experience in supply chain, with direct exposure to capacity planning, operations, or related analytical functions.
Undergraduate degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related field.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to build and manage financial and operational models for forecasting, variance analysis, and problem solving.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions for data analysis and modeling.
Fluency in data analytics concepts and tools, with the ability to interpret and leverage data to drive decisions.
Foundational understanding or fluency in AI concepts as they relate to data analytics and planning.
Experience with SQL or similar query languages, or strong aptitude and willingness to work with relational data.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence, and build relationships with leaders and cross-functional partners.
Proven planning and execution skills, including the ability to manage planning horizons and coordinate complex initiatives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and succinctly.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of analysis and reporting.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of deliverables, and drive work forward with minimal supervision.
Ability to adjust priorities and remain effective in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment.
Demonstrated alignment with leadership principles such as ownership and delivering results.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Graduate degree (MBA or equivalent) with 3+ years of capacity experience.
Masters degree in supply chain or a closely related discipline.
5+ years of experience in supply chain with a strong focus on volume planning.
Direct experience in operations or capacity planning within a distribution or logistics environment.
Advanced proficiency in SQL and experience working with large datasets.
Experience applying AI or advanced analytics techniques to support forecasting and planning.
Experience working in large-scale e-commerce or distribution networks is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to design, improve, or implement tools and processes that support supply chain and capacity planning.
Proven track record of delivering results in complex, matrixed environments.
Work Environment
This position is fully onsite at a distribution center in Nashville and operates in a dynamic, fast-paced logistics environment. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, typically from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A typical day includes a small portion of time in meetings (approximately 1015%), significant time on planning and execution activities (around 4050%), and substantial collaboration with different teams (about 3035%). You will work closely with internal operations and supply chain teams as well as external vendors, with a primary focus on one distribution center within a broader network of 40 facilities. The environment emphasizes data-driven decision-making, use of tools such as Microsoft Excel and SQL, and continuous adaptation to evolving business needs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
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