Supply Chain Analyst

Position Overview

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Analyst. In support of the Enrichment Science and Engineering Division (ESED), you will lead procurement coordination, expediting, receiving, and material issuance activities to ensure streamlined manufacturing and technical operations. This role demands deep operational knowledge, strong ERP expertise, and the ability to independently manage end-to-end material flow to maintain traceability and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for SCM execution, owning all supply chain activities from requisition to production order issuance.
• Lead procurement actions, tracking and expediting assigned parts while engaging directly with suppliers and procurement to ensure timely delivery.
• Perform receiving and inspection activities, verifying conformance, documentation, and traceability prior to ERP receipt entry.
• Manage staging and issuance of materials to work orders in accordance with schedule, configuration, and quality requirements.
• Maintain ERP system accuracy by processing purchasing, inventory, and work order transactions in real time.
• Review and validate material certifications, COCs, inspection records, and technical data packages for compliance.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, and production teams to resolve part gaps, drawing issues, and configuration mismatches.
• Support physical inventory efforts, warehouse coordination, and traceable material control under SBMS and QA standards.
• Monitor inventory levels, order status, and readiness metrics using ERP tools and reporting dashboards.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, workflow optimization, and digital tool development.
• Represent SCM in internal readiness reviews, material availability briefings, and cross-functional planning discussions.
• Support the onboarding and mentorship of junior staff.
• Perform hands-on material handling and inventory movement.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning with the core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a technical field with 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP Business One preferred) with hands-on experience in purchasing, receiving, inventory management, and work order execution.
• Demonstrated success managing supplier performance and expediting materials in support of technical operations.
• Proven ability to independently identify and resolve material readiness issues across procurement, planning, and production.
• Experience in quality-controlled environments requiring inventory traceability and compliance with documentation standards.
• Ability to perform hands-on support activities including receiving, staging, and issuing materials.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and operational teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting DOE, DOD, or other federally regulated production environments.
• Familiarity with SBMS procedures, government property standards, and institutional quality assurance frameworks.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP Business One, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Experience managing controlled documentation systems, including SharePoint administration.
• Applied knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies in supply chain or manufacturing contexts.
• Background in production control, manufacturing planning, or hybrid roles across logistics and technical workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver internal training or process standardization content.
• Certifications in Lean Six Sigma, technical writing, causal analysis, or document control.
• Active DOE Q Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits programs.
• Medical and retirement plans, along with flexible work hours.
• Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities.
• Additional benefits include Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Retirement, Contributory Pension, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance, Flexible Spending, Health Savings, Wellness, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
• Relocation: Generous relocation package available for domestic and international moves.