Supply Chain Analyst

About the role

The Supply Chain Analyst serves as the primary contact for their assigned Principals and will assist our Principals, warehouses, sales, and internal departments in resolving any issues or inquiries. The Supply Chain Analyst will successfully manage assigned Principals by consistently meeting KPI’s in a manner that provides customers with industry leading service levels while providing the company with an appropriate return on investment dollars. The Supply Chain Analyst will also partner with other team members to explore opportunities for process improvements while instilling the company’s core values into the day-to-day operations of the department.

Responsibilities

• Manages Principals assigned and completely understands the rules, product attributes, Principal contacts, and major customers
• Successfully manages assigned Principals keeping inventory turns, service levels, and slow-moving stock within set KPI’s
• Runs analysis, as necessary, to confirm stocking locations and minimum order quantities are still appropriate
• Updates forecasts monthly and proactively reaches out to sales on increasing/decreasing customer demand
• Develops and utilizes sales models for “A” COGS items
• Ensures Principal Playbooks are accurate
• SUBMIT PRINCIPAL EXPECTATIONS AND ON-TIME IN FULL REVISION SUMMARY MONTHLY
• ENSURES REORDER REPORTS ARE UPDATED MONTHLY WHICH INCLUDES MOVING DEMAND TO PROPER LOCATIONS, UPDATING LEAD TIMES, AND DELETING IRRELEVANT COMMENTS
• FOLLOWS UP ON “C” ITEM OVER ORDER REPORT AND EXPIRED STOCK REPORT CONSISTENTLY
• RESOLVES CONFLICTS BY ASSISTING TEAM, WAREHOUSES, PRINCIPALS, SALES, AND INTERNAL DEPARTMENTS
• ASSISTS OTHER MEMBERS OF THE TEAM, AS NEEDED, TO ACHIEVE DEPARTMENT GOALS
• DEVELOPS AND COMPLETES PROJECTS TO IMPROVE PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES AS PART OF 90-DAY ACTION ITEMS AND SUBMIT UPDATES WEEKLY
• UNDERSTANDS HOW JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AFFECT OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND HOW ROLE AFFECTS THE SUCCESS OF THE COMPANY
• PARTICIPATES IN ONGOING EDUCATION TO IMPROVE PERSONAL AND JOB SKILLS WHICH INCLUDES ATTENDING MONTHLY APICS MEETING, WEBINARS, CROSS TRAINING, ETC.
• ATTENDS AND PARTICIPATES IN DEPARTMENT MEETINGS AND JOINT CUSTOMER SERVICE MEETINGS
• PARTICIPATES IN ONGOING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES
• PARTICIPATES IN ANNUAL PHYSICAL INVENTORIES ATWAREHOUSES, AS NEEDED
• COMPLETES NECESSARY SUPPORT WORK, AS ASSIGNED

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Excel
• ERP Systems experienced

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that allow for the development of strong relationships both internally and externally
• Strong decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and goals by prioritization and effective time management
• Proven track record of supporting internal and external departments by making valuable contributions as part of a team
• Proven track record of efficiently managing the company’s investment in inventory through strategic planning
• Ability to conduct business and compose oneself in a professional manner while working within deadlines
• Proven track record of conducting root cause analysis to fix problems and not symptoms
• Exhibits ambition and willingness to learn
• Organized and detail oriented

Desired Qualifications

• Likely to have Lean or Six Sigma experience
• Customer service experience
• Member of APICS or ISMAPICS Certification

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Customer/Client Focus
• Communication Proficiency
• Teamwork Orientation
• Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment

This job currently operates on a hybrid schedule rotating between in-office and remote work environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and the hours of work and days are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise directed. Additional hours may be required as needed.

Travel

Some travel is expected for this position up to 10%