Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst

The Supply Chain Analyst serves as the primary contact for their assigned Principals and will assist our Principals, warehouses, sales, and internal departments in resolving any issues or inquiries. The Supply Chain Analyst will successfully manage assigned Principals by consistently meeting KPI’s in a manner that provides customers with industry leading service levels while providing the company with an appropriate return on investment dollars. The Supply Chain Analyst will also partner with other team members to explore opportunities for process improvements while instilling the company’s core values into the day-to-day operations of the department.

Targeted Skills & Capabilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that allow for the development of strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and goals by prioritization and effective time management.
• Proven track record of supporting internal and external departments by making valuable contributions as part of a team.
• Proven track record of efficiently managing the company’s investment in inventory through strategic planning.
• Ability to conduct business and compose oneself in a professional manner while working within deadlines.
• Ability to complete root cause analysis to fix problem and not symptom.
• Exhibits ambition and willingness to learn.
• Organized and detail oriented.

The position is responsible for:

• Manages Principals assigned and completely understands the rules, product attributes, Principal contacts, and major customers.
• Successfully manages assigned Principals keeping inventory turns, service levels, and slow-moving stock within set KPI’s.
• Runs analysis, as necessary, to confirm stocking locations and minimum order quantities are still appropriate.
• Updates forecasts monthly and proactively reaches out to sales on increasing/decreasing customer demand.
• Develops and utilizes sales models for “A” COGS items.
• Ensures Principal Playbooks are accurate.
• Submits Principal expectations and On Time In Full revision summary monthly.
• Ensures reorder reports are updated monthly which includes moving demand to proper locations, updating lead times, and deleting irrelevant comments.
• Follows up on “C” item over order report and expired stock report consistently.
• Resolves conflicts by assisting team, warehouses, Principals, sales, and internal departments.
• Assists other members of the team, as needed, to achieve department goals.
• Develops and completes projects to improve processes and procedures as part of 90-day action items and submit updates weekly.
• Understands how job responsibilities affects other departments and how role affects the success of the company.
• Participates in ongoing education to improve personal and job skills which includes attending monthly APICS meeting, webinars, cross training, etc.
• Attends and participates in department meetings and joint customer service meetings.
• Participates in ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participates in annual physical inventories at warehouses, as needed.
• Completes necessary support work, as assigned.

Competencies:

• Customer/Client Focus.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Time Management.
• Communication Proficiency.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management.
• Proficiency in Excel

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Member of APICS or ISM.
• APICS Certification.
• ERP Systems experience.
• Professional Supply Chain experience in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace Industries.

Primary Job Location:

Westlake, OH
Travel:

Some travel may be expected one to two times a year. 

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

IMCD Offers:

If you want to make a real difference and work for a growing and expertise-driven company, then we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for people who are experts in their field, be it technical, commercial, or managerial. By joining IMCD, you’ll be part of an entrepreneurial, fast growing group of ambitious and like-minded professionals, where you’ll have the freedom to make your own mark. 
We’re rooted in chemistry and specialty ingredients – yet operate like a professional services firm. As a truly international company, we have a presence in cities including Singapore, Melbourne, Milan, Cologne, Paris, Zurich, Los Angeles, São Paulo, and Toronto. Our Group Office is located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and our shares are traded on the Amsterdam Euronext market, where we are part of the large cap AEX index.