Supply Chain Analyst Job in Peabody 01923, Massachusetts Us
Supply Chain Analyst conducts strategic supply chain analysis with a focus on network and inventory cost optimization.
Identifies, recommends and implements opportunities for improving efficiency, effectiveness, and capabilities of the supply chain using lean methodologies.
Responsible for the procurement business system data input and integrity.
Direct the distribution of global finished goods and provide analysis as needed to improve business performance.
Monitor demand and sales metrics for changes to plan.
MAIN JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish strategies to optimize freight, product flow and inventory carrying costs globally. This includes performing cost/benefit analysis on distribution network design and making recommendations on stocking strategies, allocation decision points, or physical product and data flows.
Develop, track and reporting on project plans to drive costs down and improve asset utilization globally Partner with Finance, Marketing, Distribution and other cross-functional teams to lead various organizations through freight, inventory and obsolescence reviews.
Work across the supply chain value stream to streamline processes with new SAP systems implementations and data integrity.
Schedule the production or purchase from contract manufactures the assigned product lines to effectively balance finished goods targets, achieve customer service goals, maintain manufacturing efficiency and minimizing obsolescence risk.
Prepare and issue purchase orders, expedite/de-expedite deliveries as necessary, resolve payment and quality problems with contract manufactures.
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and delivery/receiving issues.
Implement Lean principles both internally and at the contract manufacture to reduce waste and overall cost.
Analyze international requirements and coordinate all shipments as required.
Analyze inventory trends and report on excess or high risk inventory.
Manage product line phase in/phase out programs.
Monitor product lines for opportunities to phase-out individual product SKU or product lines based on declining sales or new product launch plans.
Develop and implement product rationalization plans.
Participate on all product development project teams and ensure the appropriate planning documentation is completed for all new products.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork and Quality Business System requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
BS/BA in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or related field, with an MBA preferred
Working knowledge of ISO 13485:2003 and GMPs
APICS CPIM/CIRM Certification is preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum three years experience in a professional buying position, professional production control environment, quality or operations. Experience working with cross-functional teams.
Must be able to operate independently requiring limited supervision and exercise proper judgment.
Locate suppliers, lead suppliers evaluation team activity and recommend supplier(s) of choice that best support purchasing strategic goals with consolidated supplier base.
Drive cost reduction/continuous quality improvement programs so as to meet (or better) standard cost targets and purchase price variance (PPV) forecasts.
Leads efforts to reduce lead times, increase inventory turns and receive as-needed deliveries from local sources to support 100% on-time delivery to production.