Supply Chain Analyst

About This Role

This position coordinates all processes and functions of a department and provides visibility to management by tracking, process oversight, auditing, researching, and troubleshooting operational issues or functions. The role involves working with customers and suppliers to optimize material flow and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Weigh or count items for distribution within the plant to ensure conformance to company standards (as applicable)
• Follow daily parts control function, including track and trace, production schedule analysis, and exception management
• Provide parts follow up ensuring optimal material flow
• Assist in the development and presentation of customer analytics, key trends, and solution proposals during internal and external meetings
• Assist in continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives
• Work with customers to resolve stock shortages, meet deadlines, and answer questions
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve customer inventory and material flow processes
• Timely and accurate communication of critical issues to manager and customer
• Examine current processes and implement, or recommend improvements to drive out waste
• Follow processes that are set by Engineering and assist with the implementation of any process and transportation design changes
• Work with suppliers to correct part/shipment issues
• Track shipments to ensure shipment deadlines are met
• Work with carriers to resolve issues in transit or at customer facility
• Complete other projects as assigned by the Manager

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1 year of inventory/auditing/transportation experience preferred
• Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain, and logistics
• Ability to learn and operate various inventory and transportation management systems, in addition to extension applications
• Ability to follow processes and procedures
• Data Analysis skills required
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and multi-task required
• Ability to follow processes and standard procedures
• Experience analyzing large sets of data preferred
• Advanced computer skills including Excel and Outlook required
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary
• Willingness to work the hours necessary to accomplish the job duties