Supply Chain Mgmt Analyst (Materials)

JOB SUMMARY

The Supply Chain Management Analyst is an integral contributing member of the Supply Chain team, responsible for supply/demand management, analytics, and support initiatives of the Supply Chain organization. Develop and report metrics to improve process and ensure optimal use of supply chain systems. Perform audits and provide reports to management. This role is responsible for balancing supply and demand ensuring optimal stock levels are met, maximizing inventory turns, managing reorder points and inventory levels, and ensuring downstream fulfillment of materials that supports the needs of the business.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience

Maintain and track critical supply chain metrics as assigned, including supply from internal and external sources, demand from multiple sources and inbound and outbound materials management; prepare metrics for executive presentations

Provide financial and operational analysis specific to the needs of the Supply Chain group

Develop and maintain standard formats, templates, and operating procedures

Interface as a point of contact with Supply Chain field operations

Assist to identify gaps in efficiency and other areas needing improvement

Manage projects and initiatives to refine or install supply chain management tools

Provide support to the operational entities on the development and implementation of supply chain processes and practices

Provide support to accounting/finance teams on material and CPE inventory matters

Take on additional duties as assigned to support the enterprise

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to gather comprehensive requirements and delivery results expediently

Excellent personal computer skills in all Office applications with emphasis on Excel and Access

Must have good verbal, written and inter-personal communications skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, working efficiently and effectively under deadlines.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, proactively reach out for information when necessary and draw valid conclusions

Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplined teams

Flexible, must be able to multi-task and adapt to a fast paced and rapidly changing environment

Understanding of supply chain fundamentals and concepts

Knowledge of cable systems and operations a plus

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE AND NUMBER OF YEARS

Business analysis, planning and reporting experience 3-4

Experience preparing reconciliations of differing data sets

JD Edwards/PeopleSoft inventory experience a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office environment

Some travel may be required