We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to join our manufacutring client in Richardson, TX. This position is responsible for item master data, reviewing & maintaining unit level forecasts and safety stocks in the planning system, monitoring forecast versus actual performance, and creating and managing supply chain reporting to support the Sales & Operations planning processes. This position works closely with purchasing, production planning, and sales & marketing personnel.

What Will You Do?

To succeed in this role, you need to be data driven, business oriented, cost conscious and customer centric.

• Create processes and methods to gather supply chain data.
• Utilize various tools to extract, transform and analyze data from sources such as ERP systems, databases and spreadsheets.
• Review target inventory levels & safety stocks based on historical sales, market trends and sales force inputs.
• Create dashboards and reports to present analytical findings and metrics to internal stakeholders.
• Establish and lead monthly demand review meetings with sales and marketing.
• Analyze unit level sales forecast and recommend necessary adjustments, including identifying exceptional demands.
• Responsible for reporting forecast accuracy and tying out the unit level demand plan with the financial plans for the business.
• Analyze inventory levels and propose strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce costs.
• Collect and compile data for and participate in S&Op Supply meetings.
• Collaborate with internal and external IT professionals to maintain & improve effective material planning systems.
• Ensure data integrity on all planning & purchasing related item master data fields.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration or related filed, required.
• American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) Certification, a plus.

Experience:

• 2 - 4 years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, inventory management and forecasting within a manufacturing environment.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of relational databases and ERP systems (JDE and/or SO99+ preferred).
• Able to work within a team based environment.
• Experience in data mining, analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with supply chain processes such as inventory planning and stocking strategies a plus.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite required (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, PowerBI).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking and problem solving aptitude.
• Strong analytical skills and proven ability to effectively research and summarize information in an effective manner and make recommendations based upon analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Solid listening skills with ability to maintain focus, understand, extract and validate information within team and across the organization.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and respond quickly changing priorities within a fast-paced environment.