Supply Chain Analyst

ATC Drivetrain UK Ltd; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ATC Drivetrain UK Ltd. is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst in Knoxville, TN to coordinate direct material procurement, track performance, and ensure inventory aligns with production needs. The role emphasizes supplier collaboration, cost tracking, and PFEP development to support on-time launches.

The ideal candidate will have a business/purchasing background, experience in automotive sourcing, and strong communication across levels. APICS certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or purchasing related experience.
• Experience in remanufacturing (highly preferred).
• Experience with Automotive purchasing/sourcing (preferred).
• APICS/NAPM certification preferred.
• Computer proficiency and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Effective communication with all position levels.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and cross-disciplinary interfacing.
• Knowledge of parts management and production planning.
• Exposure to IATF, corrective actions, PPAP processes, or automotive OEM supply chains is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities involved with procuring direct materials for the organization.
• Track performance of assigned purchases, inventories, cost, suppliers, and other variables.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through correct inventory held to produce goods as needed.
• Manage vendors for price, availability, MOQ, and delivery information.
• Review and approve purchasing documents for adequacy of requirements.
• Discuss and resolve issues with inspection/quality control personnel, vendors, and users.
• Review invoice discrepancies for payment.
• Recommend projects to reduce inventories and improve supply chain processes.
• Track cost changes and submit for review with Accounting and Customers.
• Develop PFEP and item master entries and oversee supplier forecasts.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or purchasing related experience

Experience in remanufacturing

Experience with Automotive purchasing/sourcing

APICS/NAPM certification preferred

Computer proficiency

Microsoft Proficiency

Effective communication with all position levels

Demonstrated leadership capabilities

Demonstrated success interfacing with other disciplines

Knowledge of parts management

Knowledge of production planning

Exposure to IATF, corrective actions, PPAP processes, automotive OEM supply chains (preferred)

Job description

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Supply Chain Analyst

Purchasing Exempt Professional Knoxville, TN, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2018

SUMMARY

Coordinates activities involved with procuring direct materials for the organization. Track performance of assigned purchases, inventories, cost, suppliers, and other variables. Ensure customer satisfaction through correct inventory held to produce goods as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, MOQ’s, and delivery.
• Review attrition rates and current trends to head off problems. Work with Engineering/Production for accurate data and understanding.
• Review and approve purchasing documents for adequacy of specified requirements prior to release.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Reviews invoice discrepancies for payment.
• Recommends projects to reduce inventories and to improve supply chain processes.
• Track ALL cost changes, submits for review and approval with Accounting, Business Development, and Customers as applicable.
• Track SREA and Alerts for successful implementation and ensuring appropriate inventory levels
• Develop PFEP and item master entries
• Responsible for successful, on-time program launches as assigned and submitting/analyzing request for quotes as required.
• Oversight of supplier forecasts and ensure understanding and commitment from suppliers to secure products needed to support ATC production
• Work with suppliers to increase performance through reports and phone conferences
• Develop listing of “At Risk” parts and suppliers
• Responsible for adherence to policies, procedures and instructions of the quality management systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business or purchasing related experience
• Experience in remanufacturing (highly preferred)
• Experience with Automotive purchasing/sourcing (preferred)
• APICS/NAPM certification preferred
• Computer proficiency
• Microsoft Proficiency (highly preferred)
• Effective communication with all position levels
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Demonstrated success in interfacing with other disciplines
• Knowledge of parts management
• Knowledge of production planning
• Exposure to IATF, corrective actions, PPAP processes, or automotive OEM supply chains is preferred but not required

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Must be able to read and understand English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ATC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)