Supply Chain Analyst

USA MOT Motion Industries, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 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, handling purchasing, supplier performance, on-time delivery, quality, pricing, and master data integrity. This role drives strategic supply chain initiatives, supports KPI tracking, and coordinates with internal teams to optimize sourcing, lead times, and supplier relationships.

Excellent communication and data analysis skills are required for cost efficiency and reliable supply in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.

Responsibilities

• Convert supplier requisitions and process purchase orders.
• Manage and expedite POs, including past due POs.
• Acquire accurate PO and master data from suppliers.
• Update procurement system information as required.
• Cross train to broaden product knowledge and supplier base.
• Manage RFQs for current lines and internal requests.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, terms, discounts, and rebates.
• Coordinate logistics and freight issues with suppliers and receiving.
• Improve communication around trends affecting supply chain.
• Coordinate new product launches and phase-outs with stakeholders.
• Develop better sourcing methods for long lead time parts.
• Oversee procurement of overseas suppliers.
• Review supplier performance including quality and delivery.
• Visit supplier sites as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Engineering / Statistics / Mathematics

Job description

Job Description: Motion Industries' is looking for a Strategic Supply Chain Analyst to assume ownership and management for a core group of strategic suppliers. This includes all related purchasing as well as managing the relationship and overall supplier performance (includes on‐time delivery, product quality, negotiating pricing, and master data integrity). This critical role will help achieve business growth, drive strategic supply chain strategies and efficiently manage key performance indicators. Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

Responsibilities

Convert supplier requisitions and process purchase orders.

Includes managing and expediting PO’s as well as effectively managing past due PO’s, using the system tools and reports.

Acquire accurate purchase order and master data information from suppliers.

This may include lead times, MOQ’s, shipping dates, pricing, freight and ETA’s.

Update system information in the purchase order, quote master or vendor master as required.

Cross train to broaden product knowledge, supplier base and specific process requirements to avoid supply chain interruptions.

Manage RFQ’s for current product lines as well as special requests from internal departments.

Mentor interdepartmental personnel in best practices in quoting processes.

Cultivate supplier partnerships to maximize supplier response when issues arise.

Responsible for negotiating supplier pricing, terms, discounts and rebates.

Resolve any supplier discrepancies with accounting, inventory control or shipping and coordinate logistics and freight issues with suppliers and receiving department.

Improve communication around abnormal trends and variations that may affect our supply chain and review slow and non‑moving inventories of position’s suppliers.

Coordinate new product launches and phase outs with marketing and product managers.

Develop and implement improved methodologies for sourcing long lead time parts.

This will involve managing the procurement of multiple overseas suppliers.

New supplier sourcing and evaluation to ensure best pricing, quality and performance.

Review supplier performance including quality, pricing, delivery, quality and any other issues.

Reconcile supplier returns (MRR and CAR process) to recoup quality issues.

Visit supplier sites as required and attend supplier on‑site meetings.

Attend work regularly and predictably and uphold Company values in all work aspects.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or related business field is required

2 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is preferred.

Experience in forecasting, inventory management and developing/leading teams is strongly desired.

Ability to handle data‑analysis projects and to deal with changing priorities.

Must be able to explain complex functions in simple and understandable language.

Strong reasoning skills including troubleshooting logic flows, drive to produce accurate outputs and excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Requires strong problem solving, project management, data mining and analysis skills.

Knowledge of demand planning and forecasting is preferred.

APICS or other forecasting certification a plus.

Proficiency in ERP software, advanced proficiency in Microsoft office or SQL language and demonstrated ability and experience with systematic problem solving is highly desired.

Strong mathematics/statistics aptitude.

Demonstrated ability and experience with systematic problem solving is highly desired.

Ability to communicate clearly and network well with internal and external personnel.

Job requires the ability to work independently, with moderate to minimal supervision required in unusual situations.

Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment and handle multiple tasks and stressful situations.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.