Inventory Supply Chain Analyst

CONFIDENTIAL; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CONFIDENTIAL, located in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Supply Chain Data Analyst to assist in data gathering and analysis of our ops. You will identify underperforming areas, respond to internal requests regarding product availability and delivery, and help expedite orders with management approval.

The role involves creating purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, and maintaining inventory data across databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or related field; 0–3 years of relevant experience
• Proficient with AS400/BPCS, CALS or similar BI tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to interact with internal/external customers
• Good negotiation skills and ability to promote a service-oriented environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure
• Basic project management skills to complete assigned steps of a project

Responsibilities

• Assist in data gathering and analysis of supply chain operations and identify underperforming areas
• Respond to sales, product management and customer requests regarding product availability and delivery
• Create and monitor purchase orders for domestic and imported parts
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery issues; propose corrective actions
• Enter and manage inventory data; generate standard and ad hoc inventory reports; analyze demand drivers
• Support senior analysts in developing short- and long-term kaizen plans
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

AS400/BPCS

CALS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Math skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

AS400/BPCS

CALS

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, assists in the data gathering and analysis of the organization’s supply chain operations. Identifies underperforming areas and offers suggestions for improvement. Responds to Sales, Product Management and/or customer requests related to product availability and delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the data gathering and analysis of the organization’s supply chain operations. Identifies underperforming areas and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Responds to Sales, Product Management and/or customer requests related to product availability and delivery and expedites delivery with management approval.
• Creates, monitors and expedites (as necessary) purchase orders for domestic and/or imported parts to support customer orders and ensure appropriate inventory levels.
• Monitors supplier performance to assure on-time delivery; works with suppliers to resolve issues with late or missing deliveries/packing lists; supports supplier development to ensure successful product launches and achievement of goals. Makes proposals to management regarding corrective actions, as needed.
• Enters and manages inventory data into appropriate databases/software tools and uses said data to create and provide standard and ad hoc inventory reports; reviews historical sales trends and research demand drivers such as product life cycles, future sales plans and promotions in order to create and develop and maintain demand forecasts based upon operational part numbers and warehouse levels.
• Assists more senior analysts and/or supervisor with developing short-and-long-term kaizen plans to maintain high performance and meet target KPIs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Level of Education and Training Required

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or related field and 0-3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Level of Knowledge and Skills Required

• Proficiency in the use of AS400/BPCS, CALS and/or other business intelligence tools
• Competent level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good analytical skills, along with good attention to detail and good problem solving skills
• Good math skills with the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, ratios and algebraic formulas used in spreadsheets
• Good written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Ability to communicate with internal and external customers on issues of moderate to considerable importance
• Good customer service skills. Ability to promote and support a service-oriented environment
• Basic negotiation skills. Ability to defend position strongly while keenly aware of the need to maximize benefits for all sides
• Good organizational skills with an ability to plan, organize and carry out work assignments from management, even under high pressure situations
• Basic project management skills related to the ability to complete assigned steps of a project