Analyst, Warehousing

Yazaki North America, Inc.; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Yazaki North America, Inc. is seeking an Analyst II — Distribution Center in Edwardsville, IL to manage customer shipments, analyze demand, and coordinate orders in SAP.

The role focuses on achieving on-time delivery, proactive issue resolution, and cross-functional collaboration with production control and logistics teams. The position requires 3–5 years in supply chain, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and proficiency in SAP, SuccessFactors, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in Supply Chain or related field required; experience in supply chain operations and project management preferred.
• Domestic and international travel may be required between Yazaki facilities and customer/manufacturing sites.
• English required; Spanish preferred if interacting with customers in Mexico.
• Software: SAP, SuccessFactors, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer demand and inventory levels; create internal orders in SAP
• Issue orders to the warehouse with sufficient lead time to meet customer delivery windows
• Monitor and manage late or urgent customer requests
• Ensure 100% on-time delivery through proactive monitoring of customer portals and communications
• Initiate premium freight when required, with appropriate approvals
• Monitor and report daily/monthly customer delivery ratings; dispute discrepancies as needed
• Transmit and monitor ASN accuracy and resolve errors
• Coordinate transportation requirements across internal groups and customers
• Track incoming shipments and follow up with internal departments
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements (labeling, packaging, routing, EDI specs)
• Act as liaison between customer and production control
• Respond to customer inquiries and support resolution of delivery issues
• Communicate delivery timing updates based on internal inputs
• Manage obsolescence and balance-out activities
• Support scrap audits and minimize carrying costs
• Maintain accurate part registration and system readiness for order processing and ASN transmission
• Utilize and update customer systems and internal tools
• Complete required reports, metrics, and analyses
• Participate in customer and internal meetings
• Support engineering changes and production control coordination
• Contribute to forecasting, planning, and departmental goals
• Identify escalation points and act appropriately
• Mentor junior analysts and support team development
• Represent Distribution in cross-functional projects and initiatives

Skills

Demand analysis

Inventory management

SAP

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

Microsoft Office

Job description

LOCATION

Location: Edwardsville, IL, USA

POSITION SUMMARY

The Analyst II — Distribution Center is responsible for managing customer shipments to meet delivery requirements through demand analysis, order coordination, and continuous monitoring of on-time delivery performance. The role ensures alignment between customer requirements, internal operations, and logistics execution while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and efficiency across distribution processes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES

Analyze customer demand and inventory levels; create internal orders in SAP

Issue orders to the warehouse with sufficient lead time to meet customer delivery windows

Monitor and manage late or urgent customer requests

Ensure 100% on-time delivery through proactive monitoring of customer portals and communications

Initiate premium freight when required, with appropriate approvals

Monitor and report daily/monthly customer delivery ratings; dispute discrepancies as needed

Transmit and monitor ASN accuracy and resolve errors

Coordinate transportation requirements across internal groups and customers

Track incoming shipments and follow up with internal departments

Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements (labeling, packaging, routing, EDI specs)

Act as liaison between customer and production control

Respond to customer inquiries and support resolution of delivery issues

Communicate delivery timing updates based on internal inputs

Manage obsolescence and balance-out activities

Support scrap audits and minimize carrying costs

Maintain accurate part registration and system readiness for order processing and ASN transmission

Utilize and update customer systems and internal tools

Complete required reports, metrics, and analyses

Participate in customer and internal meetings

Support engineering changes and production control coordination

Contribute to forecasting, planning, and departmental goals

Identify escalation points and act appropriately

Mentor junior analysts and support team development

Represent Distribution in cross-functional projects and initiatives

REQUIREMENTS

Degree Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

Certification Requirements:

N/A

Previous Experience:

3–5 years of experience in Supply Chain or related field required; experience in supply chain operations and project management preferred.

Travel Requirements:

Domestic and international travel may be required between Yazaki facilities and customer/manufacturing sites.

Language:

English required; Spanish preferred if interacting with customers in Mexico.

Application/Software:

SAP, SuccessFactors, and Microsoft Office.

On Call Requirements:

Required during customer production hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays; flexibility for extended hours across time zones.

Physical Requirements:

Primarily sedentary office position.

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.