About this role
Job title: Supply Chain Analyst
About the Role Solves problems within a single value stream or relatively small function, with a primary focus on driving continuous improvement rather than routine transactional tasks. Uses DMAIC, PDCA, lean, and six sigma methodologies to identify problems and analyze possible solutions, and implements continuous improvements and business process changes.
What You'll Do
- Lead root cause analysis and resolution within supply chain, including delivery issues to customers, inventory accuracy, and inventory management.
- Identify, implement, and lead business tool and process enhancements (continuous process improvement) by utilizing lean tools such as kanban, 5Y (5 Whys), Plan-Do-Check-Act, Value Stream Mapping, and A3 thinking.
- Perform supply chain analytics involved in advanced scheduling and material planning including capacity analyses. Make recommendations regarding overtime, capacity, and changeovers. Provide data and reporting to support Value Stream/functional initiatives.
- Participate in supply chain projects within the value stream (plan, source, make, deliver); develop and complete project work plans; facilitate the creation and maintaining of value stream/process maps.
- Facilitate cross-functional teams and meetings with explicit objectives and scope.
- Coordinate information and material flow within the Value Stream including assembly, fabrication, purchased material warehouses, and line side inventories.
- Complete analysis and provide input and recommendations to support the budgeting/goal setting process.
- Coach, guide, and train team members. Able to act as “in-charge” lead for assignments or projects.
What We're Looking For
- A 4-year degree in engineering, business, or technology with 2 years of experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of relevant supply chain technologies such as ERP, Manufacturing Execution Systems, and Warehouse Management Systems.
- Knowledge and experience with ERP systems, data mining and data reporting.
- Proficient in utilizing lean tools and methodology for problem solving and continuous improvement, including Pull, 5Y (5 Whys), PDCA, A3 thinking, and waste elimination.
- Demonstrates an ability to engage with others in a way that can be developed into an ongoing working relationship.
- Seeks to understand customer needs in detail and how to satisfy them.
- Supports organizational change (e.g., asks questions, embraces new approaches).
- Demonstrates effective presentation skills.