Strategic Supply Chain Analyst

TRIUMPH Mexicali; Taylorsville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TRIUMPH in Taylorsville, NC is seeking an Operations Analyst (Supply Chain Specialist) to ensure material availability for production, maintain optimal inventory, and support production scheduling through cross-functional collaboration.

The role collaborates with Operations, Customer Service, Production, Quality, and Suppliers to enable on-time delivery, reduce inventory, and continuously improve purchasing, planning, and ERP processes across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, planning, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials, packaging, and production supplies based on customer demand and inventory requirements.
• Issue purchase orders and maintain accurate PO information within the ERP system.
• Monitor supplier confirmations and follow up on overdue acknowledgments.
• Track supplier shipments, deliveries, and expedite critical materials as necessary.
• Resolve supplier shortages, late deliveries, pricing discrepancies, and invoice issues.
• Maintain supplier lead times, minimum order quantities, and purchasing parameters.
• Support supplier performance initiatives through communication and follow-up.
• Maintain forecasts to suppliers for raw materials necessary for production.
• Drive cost savings through effective purchasing practices.
• Support supply chain activities across a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure material availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Analyze inventory trends and recommend actions to reduce obsolete and slow-moving inventory.
• Perform inventory cycle counts weekly and physical inventory counts as required.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and support corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions and ERP master data.
• Review customer demand, forecasts, and sales orders to support purchasing and scheduling decisions.
• Collaborate with Customer Service regarding order priorities and delivery commitments.
• Work closely with Production, Operations, and Warehouse personnel to resolve material constraints.
• Support schedule development with cross-functional team based on customer demand and material availability.
• Maintain visibility of upcoming production requirements to ensure material readiness.
• Support schedule adjustments to accommodate changing customer requirements, machine downtime, or material shortages.
• Support alignment of customer priorities with production capacity and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate daily with Operations and Production to communicate demand and material fluctuations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory management, purchasing processes, and scheduling efficiency.
• Maintain reports related to inventory, supplier performance, and schedule adherence.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory control

Forecasting

MRP/ERP

Production scheduling

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business/Operations

Tools

BAAN

Infor LN

SAP

Oracle

Job description

TRIUMPH in Taylorsville, NC is seeking an Operations Analyst (Supply Chain Specialist) to ensure material availability for production, maintain optimal inventory, and support production scheduling through cross-functional collaboration.

The role collaborates with Operations, Customer Service, Production, Quality, and Suppliers to enable on-time delivery, reduce inventory, and continuously improve purchasing, planning, and ERP processes across multiple sites.