SCM Analyst

Danfoss GmbH; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plan

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss Power Solutions is seeking an SCM Analyst in Forest City, NC to support production scheduling, procurement, and shipping in a fast-paced manufacturing plant. This 100% on-site role emphasizes data analysis, ERP/MRP mastery, and cost-out project involvement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in warehousing/purchasing, strong procurement knowledge, and experience with SAP/Oracle and Excel. US work authorization is required. Rubber hose manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of warehousing and purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles including sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build stakeholder relationships.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and maintenance of the master production schedule aligned with demand and plant capacity.
• Collaborate with production to resolve scheduling conflicts and make real-time adjustments.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data for production orders, WIP, and finished goods.
• Support procurement with creating and managing purchase orders for materials and MRO supplies.
• Track open purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with shipping to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Prepare shipping documentation and track outbound shipments.
• Collect, analyze, and report KPI data for production, procurement, and shipping.
• Maintain SAP material master data for accuracy and completeness.
• Lead cross-functional cost-out projects and track savings against targets.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

SCM Analyst

Req ID: 49746 Job Location: Forest City ,NC, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: On-site Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

The SCM Analyst will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our hose manufacturing plant. This individual will provide critical support and coverage to the production scheduling, procurement, and shipping functions. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of supply chain principles and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is 100% onsite.

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

Production Scheduling Support

• Assist in the development and maintenance of the master production schedule, ensuring alignment with customer demand and plant capacity.
• Collaborate with the production team to address scheduling conflicts and make real-time adjustments as needed.
• Maintain accurate data in the ERP/MRP system related to production orders, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

Procurement Support

• Assist the procurement team with the creation and management of purchase orders for raw materials, components, and MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) supplies.
• Track the status of open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Help to resolve any receiving or invoicing discrepancies in coordination with the procurement and accounting teams.

Shipping Support

• Coordinate with the shipping department to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of customer orders.
• Assist in the preparation of shipping documentation, including bills of lading, packing lists, and export documents.
• Track outbound shipments and provide status updates to the customer service and sales teams.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Collect and analyze data from various sources to track key performance indicators (KPIs) for production, procurement, and shipping.
• Generate regular reports on metrics such as on-time delivery, schedule attainment, inventory levels, and freight costs.
• Maintain material master data in the SAP system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Cost-Out Project Management:

• Identify, lead, and support cross-functional cost-out projects aimed at reducing material, logistics, and operational expenses.
• Develop project plans, establish timelines, and track progress against cost-saving targets.
• Prepare and present regular updates on cost-out project status and financial impact.

What We're Looking For

Required (basic) qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in warehousing and purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles, including sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
• Proficiency in using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in rubber hose manufacturing, or similar industrial processes (strongly preferred).
• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., CPSM, APICS).
• Experience with strategic sourcing and category management.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

What You’ll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.