Parts Procurement Analyst #26-27236

Us Tech Solutions; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a Procurement Analyst to optimize stocking levels across its client network of service parts distribution centers in the U.S. and Canada. The role focuses on minimizing carrying costs while maintaining high fill rates.

You will work with demand planning tools, manage supplier contacts, and prepare reports. A bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in procurement or related fields are typical qualifications; SAP and multilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related field (Supply Chain/Logistics).
• 1-3 years of experience in Procurement, Demand Planning or related field.
• Experience with demand planning/forecasting methods is preferred.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Spanish or German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels across service parts distribution centers to optimize stocking levels.
• Maintain supplier relationships to ensure on-time shipments to distribution centers.
• Order parts in economical and efficient quantities considering MOQs and carrying costs.
• Develop supply recovery plans for backorders.
• Prepare escalation summaries for management when issues arise.
• Analyze data to identify root causes and implement countermeasures.
• Produce management reports on backorders, aging, and loss fills.
• Provide ETA updates for dealer-facing contact center.
• Place rush or expedited orders for out-of-stock situations.

Skills

Integration

Influencing

Negotiation

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Process definition

Problem solving

Decision making

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Duration: 12 Months with possible extension

Summary

The purpose of the Procurement Analyst position is to optimize the stocking levels of an assigned group of parts and accessories within client’s network of service parts distribution centers in order to minimize inventory carrying costs while maintaining fill rate (order fulfillment %) targets for the client dealer network within the U.S. and Canada and for applicable export markets.

Responsibilities

• Utilize tools within client’s demand planning software (Servigistics) and various operational reports to proactively monitor an assigned group of parts and accessories and take the appropriate actions to maintain optimal inventory levels at all locations within client’s network of service parts distribution centers (e.g. balance existing inventory within network, procure additional material from supplier, etc.)
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with supplier contacts in order to ensure that all orders are shipped to the required client distribution centers within the prescribed delivery times. This may involve telephone conversations, emails, or face-to-face meetings with suppliers either at corporate or off-site locations.
• Ensure that all assigned parts and accessories are ordered in the most economical and efficient manner (e.g. consider minimum order quantities, inventory carrying costs, fill rate targets, etc.)
• Work with individual suppliers to develop structured supply recovery plans for critical backorder situations (e.g. demand outpaces forecast or demand outpaces supplier production capacity).
• Prepare formal escalation summaries for management when supplier concerns are unable to be resolved at the working level.
• Utilize problem solving techniques to identify the root cause and develop countermeasures when targets for critical metrics are not met.
• Track and prepare management reports for critical parts (e.g. top backorder count, top backorder age, top backorder $ value, top contributors to lost fill, etc.)
• Provide support for client’s dealer facing contact center by providing updated ETAs for critical parts.
• Place car down or expedited orders daily for out of stock situations as needed

Specialized Skills

Required

• Integration - joining people, processes or systems
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong computer skills
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Word
• Process definition and documentation
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making ability
• Adaptability

Desired

• Experience with demand planning/forecasting methodologies and systems
• Experience in SAP
• Spanish, German - written and verbal
• Knowledge of client part numbering system and logic

General Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
• Analytical Skills
• Computer savvy
• Innovation
• Customer Focus
• Process Orientation
• Results Driven
• Self-motivated and ability to operate independently

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or experience in related field (Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Operations Management or Logistics)

Years of Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in Procurement, Demand Planning, Purchasing, Supply Chain or related field

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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