The Supply Chain Analyst will ensure our production and operations teams are supplied with the right materials at the right time, cost, quantity, and quality. The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for procuring materials, components, and services in support of manufacturing operations. This position requires strong vendor management skills, cost-conscious decision-making, analysis and critical thinking skills, and a collaborative mindset. The Supply Chain Analyst will work closely with engineering, planning, and production teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules. The Supply Chain Analyst will identify, measure, analyze, and optimize supply chain-related KPIs and leading indicators. They will identify and implement cost-effective purchasing strategies. This role will involve direct production associate interaction and collaboration on the floor. The goal is to align our purchasing strategy with our production needs while living out our core company values. This position reports to the Purchasing Manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Purchase assigned commodities and materials, ensuring quality, price, and timely delivery.
- Monitor inventory levels and work with planning to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers; evaluate vendor performance in conjunction with Quality Department Management.
- Issue purchase orders and manage order confirmations, delivery dates, and pricing.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier issues.
- Assist in sourcing alternate suppliers or materials when needed.
- Support cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement in supply chain processes.
- Evaluate supply chain-related strategies for parts such as onshoring versus outsourcing, stocking versus made-to-job, and purchasing reorder points and quantities.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and finance teams to analyze opportunities in the market and current company supply chain strategy.
- Lead supplier evaluation and performance reviews to ensure compliance with SRC standards and expectations. Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Manager – ISO to drive supplier quality.
- Identify and improve purchasing systems, processes, and documentation.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and process improvements without compromising quality or performance.
- Actively participate in cross-functional problem solving and improvement initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field, or minimum of 5 years of total experience in manufacturing, purchasing, or supply chain.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- Systems-focused and continuous improvement-oriented.
- Ability to manage supplier relationships and drive cost-saving initiatives.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and inventory management practices.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
