Distribution Center Analyst - On-Time Delivery & SAP

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

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.