Supply Chain Analyst

Element Food Solutions, LLC.; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Food Solutions, LLC. is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst – MRP Buyer to coordinate replenishment of raw materials and optimize flow within plant capacity.

You will work with procurement to ensure materials are available to execute work orders and help prevent disruptions. The role requires 2–4 years in production planning, experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP, Infor M3, BAAN), and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or manufacturing related field is highly desirable.
• 2-4 years’ experience in production planning.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong familiarity with ERP and MRP systems.
• Strong technical aptitude and analytical skills with the ability to assess trends and statistical data/reports.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Execute development, maintenance, publication of the Materials Requirements Plans (MRP) and place orders; confirm deliveries; set priorities to meet customer requirements.
• Partner with production planning and other departments to ensure business continuity, service, and cost management.
• Track and provide updates on KPIs like Inventory vs goal, service level, production downtime and SLOB.
• Attend production/project meetings to help drive initiatives and reporting.
• Understand inventory policies and execution with the goal of maximizing customer satisfaction and minimizing costs.
• Analytical forecast reviews and dashboards management.
• Provide forecasts and supply-demand indicators to vendors and customers monthly.
• Generate shortage reports, update data, and present to planning team for production adjustments.
• Participate in new product launches to ensure success of initial production runs.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with other departments to build strong relationships and report exceptions that impact goals.
• Ensure all activities meet quality, safety and food safety requirements with focus on continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering/manufacturing

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Infor M3

BAAN

Job description

The Supply Chain Analyst – MRP Buyer Responsible for coordination and execution of all activities related to the replenishment of raw materials. This role is an integral part of a team which optimizes the flow of materials, while considering the plant’s warehouse capacity and inventory targets in order to eliminate potential disruptions in the storage, storage costs and avoiding material scrap (SLOB). This Supply Chain Analyst will be using multiple tools and will be working alongside procurement to ensure all needed materials are available to execute work orders successfully.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Execute the development, maintenance, communication, and publication of the Materials Requirements Plans (MRP), including placing orders, confirming deliveries, provide priorities, etc. to ensure that customer requirements are met.
• Partner with production planning and other departments to ensure business continuity, service, and cost management.
• Track and provide updates on assigned key performance metrics (KPIs) like Inventory vs goal, service level, production down time and SLOB (Slow and obsolete).
• Attend production/project meetings to help drive initiatives and reporting.
• Understand inventory policies and execution with the goal of maximizing customer satisfaction and minimizing costs.
• Analytical forecast reviews and dashboards management.
• Provide forecasts and supply demand indicators to vendors and customers on a monthly basis.
• Generate shortage report, update data, and present to planning team for production adjustments.
• Participate in new product launches to ensure success of initial production runs.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with other departments within the organization to build strong relationships and report exceptions that can impact organizational goals and objectives.
• Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Food Safety Responsibilities:

• Follow all relevant food safety rules including SQF, cGMPs, and Food Defense.
• Report any observed food safety violations to your supervisor immediately.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or manufacturing related field is highly desirable.
• 2-4 years’ experience in production planning.
• Oracle, SAP or M3 Infor, BAAN or related system experience.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong familiarity with ERP and MRP systems.
• Strong technical aptitude and analytical skills with the ability to assess trends and statistical data/reports.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.