Title Expeditor 3

About the role

The Role: We are currently seeking a highly organized and proactive Supply Chain & Inventory Analyst in our West Hartford location to support inventory management, material flow, supplier coordination, and production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management & Accuracy
• Perform weekly cycle counts and reconciliation activities to maintain 99%+ inventory accuracy.
• Execute inventory transactions and maintain accurate ERP/MRP records.
• Identify and communicate risks related to material shortages.
• Support optimization of inventory strategies including safety stock, reorder points, and replenishment methods.
• Expediting & Material Flow Coordination
• Proactively expedite materials from suppliers and internal suppliers to prevent production delays.
• Track open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and accurate acknowledgment from suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues, expedite critical parts, and obtain updated lead time commitments.
• Work with Production, Quality, and Engineering to resolve material availability issues and support on-time delivery of customer orders.
• Maintain visibility to all shortage items and lead daily discussions around material status.
• Supplier Communication & Support
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers to track shipments, request status updates, and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Aid in reviewing supplier performance data and identifying trends related to delivery delays or inventory discrepancies.
• Support Procurement with returns to suppliers and paperwork issues at receipt.
• Reporting & Analysis
• Create and maintain inventory and expediting reports by gathering, analyzing, and validating data.
• Provide recommendations for improving material flow, inventory health, and supply chain responsiveness.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Supply Chain organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Operations to ensure alignment between inventory availability and production requirements.
• Cook with receiving, warehouse teams, and quality inspection to ensure smooth movement of materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in planning, scheduling or procurement within a manufacturing environment or a relevant degree/certification.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in statistical reporting, forecasting, and understanding financial/operational impacts.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Understanding of supply chain processes, purchase orders, and basic business terms.
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.