Supply Chain Analyst

Leggett & Platt; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt in the United States is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to work hands-on with large data volumes. You will develop KPI’s, build tools to support supply chain decisions, and translate data into actionable insights across the organization.

Responsibilities include data mining, building and maintaining supply chain metrics, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize stock placement, forecast demand, and improve distribution efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in data analysis for supply chain or similar.
• Experience building dashboards and reports.
• Experience with SQL and large data sets.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to understand and streamline supply chain processes.
• Mine data to optimize stock placement and logistics plans.
• Design, maintain, and analyze supply chain metrics.
• Communicate shortages to purchasing and follow up daily.
• Support demand forecasting, inventory, and production planning.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives from ideation to execution.

Skills

Data analysis

Dashboarding

SQL

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

SQL

ETL tools

Data modeling

Big data frameworks

Job description

Leggett & Platt is a diversified manufacturer that conceives, designs and produces a broad variety of engineered components and products that can be found in most homes and automobiles. The 134-year-old company is comprised of 15 business units, 22,000 employee-partners, and 120 manufacturing facilities located in 19 countries.

Leggett & Platt is the leading U.S. manufacturer of: a) bedding components; b) automotive seat support and lumbar systems; c) components for home furniture and work furniture; d) carpet cushion; e) adjustable beds; f) high-carbon drawn steel wire; and g) bedding industry machinery.

Adjustable Bed Group

L&P Adjustable Bed Group is part of the Bedding Segment. We strive to meet the ever-changing requirements of the industry. We manufacture in North America with facilities in the US and Mexico. Through our design and manufacturing we enable individualized comfort in the bedroom – whether asleep or awake – to promote better health and well-being.

The Supply Chain Analyst at Leggett & Platt is a hands-on position that requires someone to work tactically, with a large volume of data.

The focus of this role is to develop and implement KPI’s, develop tools to aid in Supply Chain decisions, and utilize data to support key initiatives.

What will you be doing as Supply Chain Analyst

• Examining workflow and utilizing analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and streamline business processes, and enhance supply chain processes
• Responsible for data mining and analysis to understand and illustrate best practices in stock placement optimization, process development, and developing various logistic plans in order to enhance the distribution of goods
• Design, maintain, analyze supply chain metrics
• Communication to purchasing of any shortages of raw materials – follow up daily until answers are received
• Execution and maintenance or ad hoc analysis across the Supply Chain Organization
• Work cross functionally to define the assumptions, query the data, build the models and align stakeholders on the process for analyzing data and developing summary actionable information
• Support existing demand forecasting, inventory and production planning processes, learning existing models and practices.
• Gather and integrate relevant data quickly and adapt existing plans to new information
• Support collaboration efforts across functions and will manage initiatives and projects from ideation to execution.
• Support Exposure Planning and work with cross functional groups to limit the amount of Exposure and/or mitigate Exposure

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need

• 3-5+ years of industry experience in data analysis and developing business cases
• 2+ years’ experience in dashboarding, data visualization, and reporting
• 2+ years’ experience in SQL and manipulating large data sets in a database
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, ETL, data modeling, and working with “Big Data”
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excited to learn new technologies and analytical methodologies relating to business intelligence and data analysis
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to translate ambiguous business requirements into complex analyses and actionable insights
• A deep understanding of metrics, reporting tools, and data structures
• Experience in MRP environment strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal skills
• Ability to be a self-starter and work in groups or alone on projects
• Ability to align with forward vision and proactively seek solutions to achieving vision

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrate our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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