Senior Supply Chain Analyst

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a high-impact cross-functional position, working closely with business leaders and requires a deep understanding of Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment. Key departmental interface and support will include Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics and Finance. Responsible for Business Project Management and will drive data-driven insights, gap analyses, and projects to highlight opportunities to achieve global operational efficiency. You will make recommendations for new metrics and system/process improvements while maintaining established business performance indicators and dashboards tied to P&L improvement.

JOB DUTIES:

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide global dashboards and analysis for Productivity (cost savings), Inventory, Forecast Accuracy and other KPI’s.

• Understand and drive key inventory and working capital initiatives including:

  • Consignment Program

  • Supply Chain Financing

• Perform bill of material analysis to support obsolescence process.

• Fully utilize MRP/ERP system to optimize and drive real-time data analysis.

• Design, develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reports to support ongoing Operational projects, performance goals and identify constraints.

• Work to identify underperforming issues and develop metrics that represent root cause analysis and recovery.

• Perform data integrity reviews.

• Lead Global Productivity initiative, report monthly progress and drive continuous process improvement efforts.

Additional Responsibilities

• Primary backup for buyer planner roles.

• Support production forecast and master scheduling.

• Perform general purchasing responsibilities as required to support ongoing production requirements. Including pricing, invoicing, and commercial issue resolution.

  • Manage purchase order release process, blanket orders, and consignment min max programs.

  • Ensure production and customer service departments receive comprehensive, adequate, accurate and timely communications.

• Conduct request for quotation (RFQ) events to apply competitive tension in parts sourcing to ensure best total cost of ownership.

• Participates in the implementation and maintenance of total cost savings programs.

• Provide guidance and training to departments and company personnel in procurement procedures, methods, and administration of requirements.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 - 7 years experience in supply chain role.

• 2 - 3 years experience in a business support/supply chain analyst role.

SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• In-depth knowledge of MRP/ERP in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Advance understanding of bills of materials.
• Problem-solving skills, analytical, detail orientated.
• Continuous improvement methods such as Lean and Six Sigma.
• Communicates effectively, builds commitment, and overcomes obstacles.
• Ability to support multiple tasks in parallel.
• BS Degree in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain Management.
• Master’s Degree a plus.
• Professional Certifications in Supply Chain, Operations or Inventory Management preferred.