What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Analyst - Bilingual (English/ Spanish) position at CME Wire and Cable, Inc.?
Position: Supply Chain Inventory Analyst
Location: Suwanee, Georgia
Job Type: Full-Time
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Optimize inventory levels by balancing supply and demand to prevent stockouts and slow-moving inventory
- Serve as the primary liaison between Sales, Manufacturing Plants, and external suppliers to support commercial strategies
- Coordinate meetings with Sales to address inventory needs tied to projects, customer types, and short-, medium-, and long-term sales commitments
- Communicate and coordinate with production plants regarding capacity, sales demand, and future planning
- Maintain high customer service satisfaction by ensuring strong fill rate performance
- Issue, maintain, and manage purchase orders with suppliers, ensuring accuracy and consistency
- Collaborate internally and externally to identify opportunities and apply best practices in manufacturing and warehouse processes to improve customer service cost-effectivelyPropose and implement inventory policies for stocked products
- Maintain and improve visibility and accessibility of supply chain data and information
- Coordinate new production items with Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, and other stakeholders
- Work with suppliers, internal customers, and engineering teams to identify and resolve quality and delivery issues
- Coordinate consignment inventory as requested by Sales
- Analyze and report potential supply chain disruptions
- Identify and propose alternatives to reduce lead times when necessary
- Participate in supply chain process improvement initiatives
- Review and coordinate billing, credits, and RTV processes between CME and suppliers as needed
- Ensure order follow-up and system accuracy
- Lead weekly meetings with manufacturing plants to prioritize and track order fulfillment
- Monitor backorders with Supply Chain Logistics to execute distribution orders
- Participate in in-person meetings with Sales and Supply Chain Analysts to support commercial commitments
- Provide supervision and guidance to the Supply Chain Assistant
- Occasional travel may be required, but it is minimal
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)
- Experience in inventory management, supply chain planning, or a similar role preferred
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with ERP or supply chain systems a plus
- A quick learner who adapts well in a fast-paced environmentSelf-motivated and comfortable working independently
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Clear communicator who enjoys working cross-functionally
What We Offer
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
CME Wire & Cable, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. CME Wire & Cable, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy.