Job Description
PurposeThe Supply Chain/Purchasing Analyst will be responsible for the procurement of goods, services and operations equipment including but not limited to the evaluation of supplier’s proposals, costs, and quality, performance.
The analyst will also be responsible for the collection and analyzation of Supply Chain data and forecasting information from the customers. This includes but is not limited to recommendation of improvements to boost performance and reduce costs as well as analyzing financial reports to find discrepancies. Coordinating with other professionals to implement changes and new systems.
Essential Job Functions
· Use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to determine purchasing needs.
· Maintain ERP system data to ensure quality of information for purchasing requirements.
· Prepare all required documentation for each purchase order.
· Daily communication with suppliers/vendors via verbal/written or electronically delivered purchase orders.
· Coordinate invoice problems with vendor and accounting as well as any delivery requirements with the vendor.
· Interaction with engineering/project managers to ensure item qualifications.
· Establish/maintain working contract with vendors. Including but not limited to meetings with sales and vendor representatives when required.
· Support of the company’s inventory and Supply Chain needs with data analytics.
· Identification of bad inventory and aid in the deployment of a strategy to relieve the inventory through disposal, resale or return to vendors.
· Develop, maintain and use of detailed inventory management best practices, as well as Supply Chain analysis using both actual and forecasted demand.
· Perform additional duties as required by Supply Chain Manager.
- Problem PO resolutions
· Ensure staff members follow all safety regulations
Requirements
· The position will be filled by a candidate interested in pursuing or continuing to develop their analytical and operational skills.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office, including a high mastery of Excel
· Ability to quickly learn how to interact with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System – Syteline 10 knowledge a plus, but not required.
· Excellent communication and organizational skills
· Detail-oriented and Customer-focused personality
· Customer-focused
· Follow 6S practices daily
Essential Physical Abilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
· This is work which requires the following physical activities: sitting, sifting, twisting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.
· Extended periods of sitting are routine, and the job may require the ability to lift 50 lbs.
Education/Experience
· Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
· High School diploma or equivalent
Working Environment
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
- Frequently communicates with employees, vendor and logistical companies
“Indicon Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Indicon Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
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