Supply Chain Analyst

Description

MISSION: 

The Supply Chain Analyst will provide professional level support in the areas of purchasing, supplier interface, analysis of MRP data, forecast information from the customer and communications. Coordinate among several cross-functional teams to launch new products on time and to customer specification.   

KEY OUTCOMES (KPI’S): 

OUTCOMES  

Meet or Exceed Established Inventory Turns for assigned commodity  

• Manage large volume of Accessories for assigned program  

• Analyze MRP messages to place/change purchase orders based on forecast and sales demand  

• Lead cross functional meetings with Order Processing, Quality, Operations and After Sales   

• Report out on week-to-week inventory changes ($$ and turns)   

• Review customer requirements to ensure sufficient stock on hand  

Meet or Exceed On Time Shipping (OTS) targets for assigned commodity  

• Input internal weekly metric tracking for OTS  

• Be responsible for tracking of Back Orders, work with other departments to resolve  

• Submit backorder disputes/escalations within customer websites in timely manner ***Customer liaison? ***  

• Communicate inbound timing of priority parts to Operations, Order Processing, and Sales teams   

• Plan and create transfer orders between warehouses to ensure optimal stocking levels at all part locations  

Build Strong Supplier Relationships and Manage Supplier Communication  

• Review and process price changes and invoice on holds in a timely basis  

• Ensure purchase orders have accurate pricing based on approved price changes  

• Hold regular supplier touchpoint meetings as needed  

• Be responsible for ongoing communication with suppliers  

• Complete and communicate quarterly supplier evaluations  

• Verify supplier pricing, MOQ, and lead time on quarterly basis to ensure data integrity and update MRP system  

Meet or Exceed Targeted Cost Savings on assigned Program  

• Understand Supplier capabilities to support cost saving initiatives  

• Document cost avoidance and saving tracker regularly  

• Work with Freight team to identify cost saving initiatives on inbound freight  

Communicate pertinent information to and support Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality  

• Interface with other Supply Chain Associates in other locations to ensure best practices  

• Assist in resolving receiving variances (delivered qty versus packing list)  

• Review shelf life on all parts within targeted program to minimize scrap exposure  

• Review and add comments to Finance SLOB reports   

• Work with other departments on cross functional improvement projects   

Manage Launch of New Parts and Supersession Process  

• Responsible for initial part setups and forecast of all new parts  

• Review New Part Inspections and send to the customer upon request  

• Complete Country of Origin (COO) for all new parts and upon customer request **Compliance**  

• Work with suppliers to launch customer Initial Order Quantity (IOQ) by the Ready for Sale (RFS) date   

• Review label artwork with Compliance and communicate issues to suppliers and customer  

• Gather complete statement of requirements (BOM, usage, volume, IOQ, specification, etc.) from customer  

• Raise visibility, identify risks, and share information of upcoming launches with leadership and internal teams  

• Coordinate Product Trial Runs (PTR’s) with other departments   

• Manage product lifecycle and part changes (supersessions), avoiding obsolescence costs  

• Track supplier PPAP status; work with Supplier Quality to ensure kit PPAP is submitted/approved on time 

COMPETENCIES: 

CORE COMPETENCIES ,  

Action oriented: , Taking on new opportunities and touch challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.  

Ensures Accountability: , Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.  

Drives Results: , Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.  

Collaborates: , Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.  

Values differences: , Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.  

Communicates effectively: , Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.  

Instills trust: , Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.  

Demonstrates self-awareness: , Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.  

Self-development: , Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.  

Nimble learning: , Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.  

Situational adaptability: , Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. 

Qualifications

Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business is required; a Procurement or Supply Chain Management concentration is preferred. (Or acceptable amount of time spent in profession)  

• Prior experience (1-5 yrs) with Inventory Management, Purchasing, or Supply Chain is preferred.  

• Prior Supply Chain experience buying packaged chemicals, service/production parts, or accessories in the automotive industry is preferred.    

• Prior experience using MRP systems. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software (primarily Outlook, Excel and Word).  

• Excellent communication skills required. 

• Exceptional work ethic and desire to succeed. Ability to work with and build strong relationships with suppliers 

Salary : $52,000 - $65,900