Purchasing / Supply Chain Analyst
About The Position
This role has a main focus on data analysis. It is ideal for someone who thrives on solving business problems with data â turning data into insights for decision-makers. TRAM, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Plymouth, MI, TRAM, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TRAM was founded in 1986 and currently employs 2,500+ people at our 5 locations. We manufacture automotive components such as switch-related products (window regulators, headlights, cruise control, turn signals, multifunction and HVAC switches), security and safety-related products (shift levers, steering wheels, steering locks, seat belts, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys). Shift your career into drive and help TRAM make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle. TRAM, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about our companies, please see our web site at http://www.tokai-rika.co.jp/en/ This is a great opportunity to join our growing organization and enhance your skills to become a valuable member of our successful team!
Requirements
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Access
- Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to perform extremely detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
- React with sense of urgency to solve problems and look for ways to improve operational inefficiencies
- Supply Chain, Mathematics or Statistics Degree
Nice To Haves
- MS Power Automate knowledge a plus
Responsibilities
- Support Supply Chain and Trade Compliance Data Collection and Mapping
- Assist with Global Supply Chain analysis and identify cost improvement opportunities
- Support trade compliance for inbound/outbound international shipments related to US operations
- Assist buyers with RFQs and conducting cost comparisons, including packaging, price per unit and shipping costs to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Analyzing data and market trends to identify the potential for price increases and decreases
- Assist buyers and Purchasing members with daily data management, and documentation as needed
- Manage updates to Purchasing policies, procedures and electronic file management
- Support other data analysis and key projects as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
