Nortekinc
Supply Chain Analyst
Company
Role
Supply Chain Analyst
Location
United States of America
Job type
Full time
Posted
Yesterday
Estimated salary
Job description
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, the Supply Chain Analyst supports the Company’s contract manufacturing relationships for existing and new products through data analysis, reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration. In this role, the analyst acts as a business partner to Operations, Finance, and Engineering by providing insight into cost drivers, supplier performance, and sourcing effectiveness. The position focuses on improving cost transparency, supporting sourcing and supply decisions, and enhancing sourcing models to help meet the Company’s quality, cost, delivery, and service goals while supporting business growth.
Our work relies on strong teamwork and real-time collaboration. As such, this is a hybrid role that requires a minimum of three (3) days per week working on-site at our Madison, Wisconsin location (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). The remaining workdays may be worked remotely, subject to business and role requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee demand planning and forecasting, collaborating with Sales and Product teams to ensure accurate projections and inventory alignment.
- Support procurement and purchasing activities, negotiations, purchase order management, and cost control.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Finance, and Engineering to ensure alignment and execution of supply chain initiatives.
- Optimize inventory levels to balance availability, working capital, and service levels.
- Monitor supplier performance and lead supplier development initiatives to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance with contractual terms.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain using lean principles, KPIs, and data driven decision making.
- Implement best practices to improve cost transparency and develop better sourcing models
- Develop risk mitigation strategies to mitigate potential disruptions such as geopolitical, economic, or environmental factors
- Drive sustainability initiatives, such as responsible sourcing and environmentally friendly practices
- Monitor administrative and engineering change order (ECO) processes, including new part setup, RFQs, and documentation control.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain or related field in a continuous process, high mix manufacturing environment
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or equivalent education and experience
- Understanding of integrated supply chain management including principles, methods and practices related to procurement and/or purchasing
- Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse groups of people
- Thorough understanding of how to select and build appropriate supply strategies based on operational needs
- ERP experience (JD Edwards) preferred
- APICS, CPSM certifications preferred
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
About Madison Air:
As one of the world’s largest privately held companies, Madison Air exists to help our customers realize the often invisible, but very real return better air has for us all. We believe better air is a transformational force for good and we are on a mission to unleash it. Our unique business model leverages the air expertise of our 8,000 passionate entrepreneurs who do air better than anyone; an ingenious collection of entrepreneurial businesses with iconic brands; winning innovation and superior customer experience that make businesses, communities, and the world safer, healthier, and more productive.
Therma‑Stor has been an innovation leader in advanced heat‑transfer and water management technologies since 1977. Founded in Madison, Wisconsin, our mission has always centered on engineering smarter, more efficient solutions that push the boundaries of environmental control. From our early breakthroughs in heat‑recovery water heaters to today’s industry‑defining product portfolio, Therma‑Stor continues to set the standard for performance, reliability, and technological excellence.
Our brands include:
Quest – High‑efficiency industrial dehumidification engineered for precision environmental control and exceptional energy performance—trusted in applications ranging from indoor agriculture and food distribution to water treatment facilities, self‑storage, and manufacturing operations.
Anden – Purpose‑built humidification, dehumidification, and water treatment solutions for controlled‑environment agriculture, giving cultivators the consistency and control they need to grow at scale.
Phoenix – Restoration‑grade dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, and drying solutions trusted by professionals to perform in the most demanding commercial and residential recovery environments.
Origen – Next‑generation atmospheric water generators that utilize Therma‑Stor’s patented technology to deliver clean, efficient, and sustainable water production. For nearly five decades, our team has combined deep engineering expertise with a relentless focus on innovation.
Today, Therma‑Stor remains committed to delivering cutting‑edge climate and water technologies that help customers create safer, healthier, and more efficient environments.


