Logistics Analyst

flir; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a procurement analyst to research and compare products and services using the IVALIA system, and to troubleshoot Dolphin records. The role requires knowledge of supplier pricing, quality, availability, and reliability to optimize purchasing plans.

The candidate will engage with suppliers and internal teams, potentially travel to centers, and assist in 3rd party material classification for compliance. A BS/BA in related fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• Forecasting, MRP, transportation, supply chain, inventory management and warehousing disciplines.
• Proficient with MS Office suite – advanced skills with MS Excel.
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Excellent organization, communication, and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Procurement analysts frequently communicate with suppliers, senior buyers, and planner/buyers.
• Visit distribution centers and manufacturing sites to learn about products, services, and prices and prepare supplier reports for review.
• Negotiate contract terms after bidding to suppliers, potentially travel to network with new suppliers.
• Troubleshoot accounts payable issues affecting suppliers including PO amendments, receipts, invoices, and duplicates.

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary:

The procurement analyst’s duties are to research and compare products and services from suppliers in order to decide what will be most compatible for the company using the Teledyne Smart Source System (IVALUA). This position will also provide troubleshooting and rectification of Dolphin record issues along with 3rd Party Classification of material sourced for 3rd party vendors.

Having a working technical knowledge of the goods or services being purchased is extremely important for procurement analysts. Being informed about the correct price, quality, availability, and reliability of a product allows analysts to ensure the best purchasing plan possible for their company.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• MUST BE US CITIZEN OR PERM RESIDENT
• Procurement analysts communicate frequently with suppliers, senior buyers, and buyer/planners.
• Analyst may be required to visit distribution centers and manufacturing sites to learn about their products, services, and prices. Following these visits, analysts prepare reports on the suppliers and submit them to the sourcing team and management for review.
• After a suitable supplier has been chosen, analysts, using the Teledyne Smart Source System, negotiate contract terms after offering bids to desired suppliers. Travel may be required to network with new suppliers.
• Troubleshooting company accounts payable issues affecting suppliers which include PO Amendment, missing or wrong Goods Receipts, Invoice mistakes and duplications.
• Jurisdiction & Classification (Level 1, Trade Compliance) for materials sourced from 3rd parties which may be shipped to external customers.

Job Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics or equivalent experience
• Applied knowledge of forecasting, MRP, transportation, supply chain, inventory management and warehousing disciplines
• Proficient with MS Office suite – advanced skills with MS Excel
• Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail
• Excellent organization, communication, and follow-up skills
• Able to influence others & manage conflict
• Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations
• Extremely high standards of excellence
• Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving

Salary Range:

$50,600.00-$67,500.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.