Warehouse & Manufacturing Analyst

Job TitleWarehouse & Manufacturing Analyst
LocationKansas City, Kansas
Description

Provide support of locations Business Processes for all warehouse management and manufacturing operations as the point of contact and support for related Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) processes. This includes day-to-day on-site functional support, issue resolution support, and system-related project support in coordination with the DFA Core Team.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

 

• Oversee inventory accuracy for materials, ingredients, packaging (MIP) and finished goods through approved processes including physical inventories, cycle counts, and associated reporting
• Support employees with their usage of current ERP (JD Edwards Enterprise One (JDE)) modules including Inventory, Direct & Indirect Purchasing, Warehouse, Transportation and Master Data
• Function as a power user of the ERP and primary point of contact to answer questions, research and resolve issues, and assist employees
• Ensure all purchase orders are received in ERP/JDE correctly and in a timely manner
• Identify and resolve data-related and hardware problems for all warehouse locations
• Contribute to CI teams with product loss initiatives
• Provide open line of communication between shifts and departments for all inventory related issues
• Function as the on-site liaison with DFA Core Team for ongoing implementation, changes, and maintenance of the ERP system
• Present customizations and configurations to integrate outside applications with current ERP system
• Coordinate with HR and warehouse management for proper onboarding and ERP training processes
• Communicate ERP system changes, enhancements, and modifications, verbally or through written documentation, to management, peers, and affected staff, ensuring issues and solutions are understood and implemented correctly
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 2 to 5 years of inventory, warehouse, manufacturing accounting, product costing, or related experience coupled with technical aptitude to support associated ERP platforms such as JD Edwards Enterprise One
• General knowledge of EDI, banking integration, Z-file processing, and other integration methods
• General knowledge of the ERP/JDE database, tables, fields, and relationships
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Able to demonstrate written and verbal communications skills with the ability to effectively communicate with business users, stakeholders, technical teams, and various levels of management
• Able to listen and communicate in a clear and concise manner, along with the ability to recognize the audience and tailor communications accordingly
• Able to work independently
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, including the ability to prioritize
• Able to organize time and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)
• Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter, set direction, and complete assignments
• Able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels
• Must be flexible with work schedules/available to work evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice
• Strong work ethic with ability and willingness to do ‘what it takes’
• Able to work on-call
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Travel between plants and warehouses on a regular basis is required 50%-75% (up to 2-3 weeks per month)

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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