Strategic Supply Chain Analyst: Supplier & Data Lead

Talentify; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation pay

Sick pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

Motion Industries seeks a Strategic Supply Chain Analyst to own and manage a core group of strategic suppliers, including purchasing, supplier performance, pricing, and data integrity. The role emphasizes driving growth, implementing supply chain strategies, and monitoring KPIs.

The position involves managing RFQs, coordinating with marketing and product managers for launches, and improving sourcing for long lead time parts across multiple suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field is required.
• 2 years of progressive experience in manufacturing or distribution environment preferred.
• Experience in forecasting, inventory management and developing/leading teams is strongly desired.
• Ability to handle data-analysis projects and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must explain complex functions in simple and understandable language.
• Strong problem solving and data analysis skills; good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Convert supplier requisitions and process purchase orders, expediting and managing overdue POs.
• Acquire accurate PO and master data information from suppliers; update systems.
• Cross-train to broaden product knowledge and supplier base to avoid interruptions.
• Manage RFQs and mentor staff in quoting processes.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, terms, discounts and rebates.
• Resolve supplier discrepancies with accounting/inventory or shipping; coordinate logistics.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Data mining

SQL

ERP software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

SQL language

Job description

Motion Industries seeks a Strategic Supply Chain Analyst to own and manage a core group of strategic suppliers, including purchasing, supplier performance, pricing, and data integrity. The role emphasizes driving growth, implementing supply chain strategies, and monitoring KPIs.

The position involves managing RFQs, coordinating with marketing and product managers for launches, and improving sourcing for long lead time parts across multiple suppliers.