Supply Chain Analyst

Motion; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation pay

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Motion Industries is seeking a Strategic Supply Chain Analyst to own a core group of strategic suppliers, manage POs, and drive performance. You will collect and verify supplier data, negotiate pricing, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to prevent supply chain interruptions.

The role emphasizes data analysis, forecasting, and continuous improvement within a hybrid Cedar Rapids, IA environment. 2+ years in manufacturing or distribution is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Statistics/Mathematics or related field.
• 2+ years in manufacturing or distribution environment preferred.
• Experience in forecasting, inventory management and leading teams desired.
• Ability to analyze data and handle changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Convert supplier requisitions and process purchase orders, manage expediting and past-due PO’s.
• Acquire PO and master data information from suppliers and update systems.
• Cross-train to broaden product knowledge and supplier base.
• Manage RFQ’s and mentor staff in quoting processes.
• Cultivate supplier partnerships and negotiate pricing, terms and rebates.
• Resolve supplier discrepancies with accounting and logistics; coordinate freight issues.
• Monitor trends, review slow/non-moving inventory and coordinate new product launches.
• Develop and implement sourcing methods for long lead time parts and overseas suppliers.
• Visit supplier sites and attend on-site meetings as required.
• Ensure timely, accurate data sharing and uphold company values.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Inventory management

SQL

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP software

SQL

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Supply Chain AnalystApply: Hybrid: Cedar Rapids, IA, USA: Full time: Posted Today: R26\\_0000031035**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