Supply Chain Analyst

Company: American Woodmark Corporation
Location: Anaheim
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

I.JOB SUMMARY: The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for managing the timely planning, procurement, and delivery of high quality, cost-effective goods, and services from the supply base. The position reports into the Supply Chain Management organization.II.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:* Analyze demand MRP data to determine optimal safety stock, inventory levels, and order quantities utilizing supply base and commodity-specific knowledge.* Initiate timely purchasing transactions that achieve company quality, schedule, cost, legal and strategic objectives.* Work with internal organizations and suppliers to continuously reduce costs and inventory levels.* Maintain purchasing related data in the company's ERP system.* Determine root causes of part shortages and implement short term and permanent fixes.* Resolve quality issues with purchased materials and deploy corrective process improvements.* Reconcile various invoice issues.* Follow through on procurement strategies that enhance competitive advantage for both RSI and its customers.* Act as both risk manager and cost manager in the development and maintenance of strategic supplier relationships.* Manage the supplier base to ensure the supply of materials, equipment, and services in order to meet current and future production needs.* Develop and implement effective negotiating strategies.* Benchmark "best practices" for the purpose of improving RS I's purchasing practices.* Measure and manage critical suppliers based on technology, quality, and cost of ownership, flexibility, and service.* Accomplish special projects and other assignments/duties as required by management.* Consistently deliver the best in customer service. As an employee, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with customers, visitors, and other employees.Education: Bachelor's Degree in business or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.Experience: * 5 years of experience in strategic procurement (JIT manufacturing environment preferred)* Must have previous experience in manufacturing purchasing and materials control* Previous experience with the J.D. Edwards One World ERP system desirable.* APICS certification a plusSkills:* Must have an analytical mindset and be customer service oriented* Must have excellent communication and influencing abilities* Must have the desire for continuous knowledge* Must be cost management focused* Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.* Possess "Big Picture" Operations knowledge.* Must be able to work with all departments within RSI in order to be effective.* Excellent time management skills to manage high volume in a fast-paced environment.* Able to build productive relationships with suppliers and customers. Skilled in using MS Office/Windows in a networked PC environment. Ability to be flexible.

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