Supply Chain Analyst

PURPOSE/SCOPE:  

• Manages and analyzes single site or moderate risk supply chain activities.  Develops single level supply chain business models to achieve improvements within business processes, demand planning, capacity mgmt. inventory mgmt or logistics costs.  Makes decisions involving a moderate degree of complexity under time constraints.  Provides input for developing supply chain processes and procedures.  Requires a high level of strategic thinking limited tactical execution. 

GENERAL RESPONISIBILITIES:  

• Implement and support single site or moderate risk level changes to business tools and processes (continuous process improvement); primary focus on tactical projects 

• Coach the coordinators on analyzing, testing and documenting processes using defined standards and methodologies. 

• Analyze single site or moderate level materials and sources to recommend improvements and/or enhancements 

• Lead moderate and mid level projects implementing process changes  

• Communicate project status to management: status reports, formal updates 

• Identify and establish single site or moderate level policies and procedures for the supply chain. 

• Develops and delivers business plans or models to the business unit and develops issue resolution strategy. 

• Requires ability to define intermediate risk or intermediate level problems, collect data, analyze data, offer solutions, and implement to achieve the desired results. 

• Recognize, develop and complete strategic with some tactical level work plans for single site or moderate risk projects. 

• Develop and implement business process improvements 

• Facilitate intermediate teams having explicit objectives and scope. 

• Lead single site or moderate level cross-functional projects. 

• Ability to work independently and thrive in non-hierarchical organization. 

• Provide back-up support for area coordinators, supervisors, and managers 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: 

• Requires a 4 year degree in Engineering, Business, Technology or equivalent experience. 

• Knowledge and experience and execution of lean tools including pull systems, PDCA thinking, kanbans value stream maps and PFEP. 

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship 

REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:  In addition to the General Responsibilities, the following are requisite interpersonal and behavior skills of the position as well as: 

• Ability to problem-solve. 

• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline oriented environment. 

• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment. 

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation. 

• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information. 

• Consistent attendance either onsite or remotely as needed by the business. 

• Ability to take direction and accept supervision. 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations.