Inventory Analyst I/II

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Clayton, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Inventory Analysts work within a regulated environment to manage inventory levels for both direct and indirect materials necessary for the manufacture of biological products. They monitor current usage, project future usage based on existing production plans, determine replenishment requirements and place purchase requisitions to ensure no interruption to the manufacturing plan while ensuring attainment to inventory objectives. This position will collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Quality, Operations and Regulatory Affairs. The Inventory Analyst II may be assigned to projects or serve as a representative of the department at meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or related field required or equivalent of Associate degree with 5 years of experience. Advanced degree preferred.
At least three (3) years work experience required in Production/Supply Planning/Inventory management preferably in a Biological or Pharmaceutical Environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Agile and able to manage complex and dynamic variables.
Must have excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills and the ability to develop alternate strategies and influence others.
Ability to develop customer relationships through collaboration, respect, professionalism, trust, and integrity.
Knowledge of Production and supply planning processes, manufacturing constraints, regulatory requirements and cGMPs.
Proficiency in SAP ERP system and Microsoft Office is a non negotiable requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

Analyze MRP, manage inventory levels, determines safety stock levels and implements inventory policy changes, executes purchase requisitions.
Identify and analyze risk initiatives for production raw materials and indirect materials. Develops scenarios and material mitigation strategies to minimize material shortage.
Monitors and proposes changes to production schedules (consensus), monitor QO release of materials. Identifies downstream impact of production schedule changes.
Track, make recommendations and implement cost savings strategies
Manages raw materials for new project initiatives. May participate in 3-5 project initiatives and lead at least 1 project initiative.
Proactively manages inventory risk during change management process and identifies operational impact.
Develops and improving methods for performing risk assessment.
Review, analyze and generate purchasing requisitions. Develops scenario analysis as needed and make recommendations in alignment with inventory policies.
Adhere with company policies and procedures.
Supervise or coordinate work assignments for other Inventory Analysts.