Supply Chain Analyst (REMOTE)

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The incumbent will assist in the support Supply function responsible for one or more of the following disciplines: Inventory Control, Planning, Processing, Scheduling, Materials Management, Buying and Approval.

Incumbent may also be responsible for the procurement of various materials and supplies. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Perform analysis and reporting support to identify and reduce inventory, maintain master schedule for procured and manufactured products, tracking of the outbound customer delivery and distribution networks.


* Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions.


* Performs cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities.


* Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.


* Responsible for procurement of various materials and supplies


* Inventory control management including receiving, shipping, warehousing and floor inventory activities


* Responsible for the Supply Chain accuracy in various systems, IFS and Agile, including system maintenance


* Report and provide corrective actions on variances both to the plants and corporate


* Maintain the proper channel of communication with the plants and/or 3rd party vendors.  


* Interface with third party distribution centers to analyze and reconcile inventory balance variances.  Maintain reports to support ongoing reconciliation efforts.


* Run queries and reports to identify and support the disposition of damaged product including warehouse damage, carrier returns, Return Quarantine and NCMR material.


* Identify and disposition excess and obsolete material.  Support change implementation planning by proactively characterizing financial impact of changes to on hand and on order material.


* Under general supervision may contribute to the management of inventory investment to meet corporate goals.


* Developing professional expertise; applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.


* Normally receives general work instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

Work is reviewed for soundness.


* Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situation or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.


* Builds productive working relationships.


* Provides assistance to junior level staff with general tasks that require a better understanding of functions, as directed by immediate supervisor.


* Refers to senior level staff for assistance with higher level problems that may arise.


* Escalates issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.


* Performs other related duties as assigned.

                  

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one ...