Supply Chain Analyst

Smart IMS•Plano, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Analyst coordinates and expedites the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to production schedules. The role reviews and distributes production, work, and shipment schedules and compiles reports on inventory levels and costs. This position manages an assigned category and oversees its end-to-end supply plan, including inventory flow and demand simulation, coordination with the Global Operations Center (GOC), and communication with accounts and other counterparts on supply-related topics. The role is onsite in Plano, Texas, and is a 12-month contract.

Requirements

Strong analytical, data management, and computer skills.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Office Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Comfort communicating with different levels of the organization and promoting consensus-building.
Comfort working in a multicultural business environment.
Must be available to consistently work overtime and have flexible weekends.

Nice To Haves

A degree in SCM, Operations Research, Business Administration, MIS, or Engineering is preferred.
SAP experience is helpful.
Korean language skills for working with the client’s Global Operations are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned category and oversee its end-to-end supply plan, including inventory flow versus aggregate demand simulation.
Coordinate with the Global Operations Center (GOC), Accounts, and other counterparts on supply-related topics.
Collect and validate feedback from Account Teams, consolidate it into an SKU-level list for Purchase Order Confirmation and Exceptional Change of Plan (ECP), and issue purchase orders to the factory based on the consolidated list.
Analyze weekly Purchase Sales Inventory (PSI) and generate tools or files to simulate changes in factory supply, inventory, and demand.
Identify root causes of Return to Forecast (RTF) changes, especially within the locked production window.
Monitor product arrival schedules from the factory, follow up on shipment delays or arrival issues, and communicate expedite requests.
Monitor subsidiary inventory and initiate stock transfers to optimize inventory, reduce shortages, and help prevent aging inventory.
Consolidate and publish weekly reports, including Supply Confirmation Window and Available-to-Ship (ATS) reports.
Assist with projects and perform ad hoc analysis as business needs arise, including reporting and dashboards.
Communicate regularly with GOC and organize information into insights for the organization.
Drive supply-related discussions; initiate account- and SKU-level allocation or reallocation meetings with business counterparts; share demand guidance with Account Teams; and work with the Demand Fulfillment Team and others to ensure execution of allocation outputs.
Manage and reconcile system-based tools providing real-time or weekly information regarding sales, inventory, forecasts, and related data.
Collaborate with the team and provide backup when necessary.