Supply Chain Analyst

Interstate Batteries•Dallas, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for inventory management of their fulfillment center(s). This role provides support to the Fulfillment Center Operations Team and the Supply Planning Team through inventory control management and service management on supply-related constraints within the assigned fulfillment center(s).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Technical or equivalent discipline preferred.
Minimum of 1-2 years working experience; including a role of similar responsibility/scale in Supply Chain, Operations, Strategy or related field.
Strong customer service orientation and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex supply chain problems with an appropriate sense of urgency.
Experience in end-to-end supply chain management involving distribution, inventory management, and project management.
Strong quantitative skills and ability to analyze supply chain management problems to develop and implement practical solutions.
Passion to drive continuous improvement through identification of root-cause solutions to key business problems.
Knowledge of how forecasting drives Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Finite Scheduling and Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP).
Prior experience in a high volume, fast paced, customer-focused supply chain.

Nice To Haves

APICS Supply Chain Certification and/or Green Belt Certification preferred.
Familiarity with the tools, methodologies, and disciplines of a Lean Six Sigma environment.

Responsibilities

Performs analysis utilizing a wide range of inventory-related reports to ensure consistent supply for distributors.
Incorporates inventory planning for highly seasonal and promoted products and ensure that fulfillment center and distributor inventory settings are updated accordingly.
Monitors fulfillment center performance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and drives improvement activities.
Creates and submits purchase orders to suppliers for replenishment of assigned fulfillment centers.
Works closely with the Supply Planning Team to ensure inventory needs are met and any known constraints are communicated to distributors supported by the fulfillment center.
Analyzes supply and demand imbalances and facilitates resolution throughout the supply chain.
Works with fulfillment center operations teams to reconcile inventory discrepancies.
Proactively re-balances excess inventory between the fulfillment centers to ensure sufficient supply, improve inventory utilization, and minimize obsolescence.
Assists in quantifying and defining scope for capacity, resource, logistics, and supply chain planning.
Acts as super user for planning tools.
Collaborates with cross-functional partners, fulfillment center teams and distribution center teams.