Supply Chain Analyst

Socket.dev; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske in Dearborn, MI is seeking a candidate to coordinate all processes of the supply chain department. This role focuses on managing material flow, developing customer analytics, and resolving inventory issues.

The ideal candidate will enhance customer relations, drive process improvements, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries. Monday to Friday schedule within normal business hours. Join Penske to improve operations and create value in the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to process large amounts of data.
• Excellent communication skills for customer relations and supplier interactions.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all department processes and functions.
• Manage parts control and ensure optimal material flow.
• Assist in developing customer analytics and cost-saving initiatives.
• Work proactively with customers to resolve issues.
• Implement recommended improvements and assist in transportation design changes.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve shipment issues.

Job description

Position Summary

This position coordinates all processes and functions of a department and provides visibility to management by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.

Monday thru Friday normal business hours

Major Responsibilities

Supply Chain

• Weigh or count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards (as applicable). Follow daily parts control function, including track and trace, production schedule analysis, and exception management. Provide parts follow up ensuring optimal material flow.

Analytics

• Assist in the development and presentation of customer analytics, key trends, and solution proposals during internal and external meetings. In addition, assist in continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives.

Customer Relations

• Work with customers to resolve stock shortages, meet deadlines and answer questions. Proactively seek opportunities to improve customer inventory and material flow processes. Timely and accurate communication of critical issues to manager and customer.

Process Improvement

• Examine current processes and implement, or recommend improvements to drive out waste. Follow processes that are set by Engineering and assist with the implementation of any process and transportation design changes.

Supplier/Carrier Relations

• Work with suppliers to correct part/shipment issues. Track shipments to ensure shipment deadlines are met. Work with carriers to resolve issues in transit or at customer facility.

Other Projects

• As assigned by the Manager