Supply Chain Analyst

In this role, candidates will perform a variety of data analytics of our inventory including forecasting of  production scheduling and purchasing functions and the development of control measures to prevent shortages.  Analyze the Dynamic Kanban and Point-of-Use (POU) requirements to generate and manage purchase orders and work orders for manufacturing demands. Determine quantities and timing of materials to control inventory flow to the manufacturing floor and ensure continuity of supply in executing production schedules.  This role is located onsite in Elizabethtown NC 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for performing data analytics on inventory for future production requirements
• Responsible for coordinating production material activities for manufacturing products. This involves the creation and execution of purchase and work orders within our ERP system. 
• Implementation of supplier kanban.
• Monitors and takes appropriate action on engineering change notices.
• Daily review of Dynamic Kanban system reports to provide accurate and timely resolution of material shortages. Maintain all Kanban cards, vendor information for accurate Kanban calculations. Ensure cell is tripping kanban properly and work with TL as needed to fix issues with triggers in the cells.
• Execute open work orders expeditiously to maintain production schedule. Work directly with the Production Manager and cell associates to resolve any late work orders and define schedule recovery. Daily review of work order status and update of work order due dates is required.
• Monitors discrepant material affecting the production schedule. This involves working with Quality to keep current on material non-conformances.
• Manage the engineering special order process (SOP) for engineering requests of production assemblies or systems that have minor deviations to the released production design.
• Manage the daily cycle count process for assigned areas. This involves entering counts received from production techs. Resolve discrepancies for items that are outside the threshold tolerance thru root cause analysis.
• Review unplanned requests for production material.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

• A Bachelor of Science in business/Supply Chain or technical field Engineering.

• 0-2 years experience performing data analytics
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and hands on experience with Kanban processes.

SPECIAL SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS/REQUISITES:

• US Citizenship
• Effective Communication oral and written
• Close attention to detail
• Sound problem solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Ensure that all customers, both internal and external, are treated with respect and integrity
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to use materials market data to drive daily workloads

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. 

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. 

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. 

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. 

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth. 

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The position is with Specialty Product Technologies (SPT).  Specialty Product Technologies (SPT) has grown to be a global leader as a core technology company comprised of several strong product lines. SPT designs, manufactures, and markets innovative products, services, and technologies to deliver manufacturing/operational efficiencies, cost-effective solutions, and high-quality products demanded by today’s industrial automation marketplace.

Every SPT product line has earned a “best in class” reputation and has been built on a solid foundation of achievement over a long period of time with proven reliability in the most rigorous and demanding applications. Each product line is considered essential components in the markets and applications they serve.

Founded in 1901 as the Veeder Manufacturing Company, the company joined the Danaher portfolio in 1986 and has continued to grow. Today, SPT is part of the Fortive Corporation.  The SPT product lines encompass the solid brands of Eagle Signal, Joslyn Clark, Namco Controls, Superior Electric, Thomson Nyliner, and Veeder-Root. SPT product lines can be found in a wide variety of applications and industries.

 

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