Supply Chain Analyst

About the role

This is an on-site position at our Mt. Airy Altec facility. The purpose of the position is ensuring materials, equipment, supplies, and/or services are obtained and delivered with the most favorable terms for the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and approve purchase orders for inventoried items with unlimited expense amounts
• Resolve shortages
• Communicate and coordinate business unit’s requirements to customers and suppliers (e.g., needs, deadlines, impact to schedule, available alternatives), including both internal and external customers/suppliers
• Expedite, prioritize, and plan for the business unit's needs
• Identify and resolve errors
• Handle department-specific quoting
• Manage invoices, including resolution of discrepancies in pricing and receiving transactions
• All other duties as assigned

Additional specifications:

• Authority to approve and process purchase orders with unlimited inventory items, with limited oversight from supervision
• Some travel (up to 25%) may be required; specific assignments may have additional travel requirements
• Must be customer service oriented
• Must be able to maintain company confidentiality
• Should be able to handle stress and deadlines
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Responsibility for safety in all job functions
• Responsibility to prevent errors and avoid serious consequences
• Requires continuous mental alertness to ensure quality products
• Requires communication with internal and external contacts to carry out company policy and programs; improper handling may affect operational results
• Must often explain, persuade, and obtain approvals

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 4-year Degree preferred OR High School Diploma or equivalent with applicable experience:
  • External: 7 years applicable experience
  • Internal: 6 years applicable experience with at least 2 of those years with Altec; Supply Chain Functions preferred
• Applicable Masters or APICS Certification counts as one year of experience, not to exceed one year in total
• Microsoft Office suite experience required
• Knowledge of supply chain principles and concepts required
• ERP system experience preferred

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match
• Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available