Supply Chain Analyst: Inventory & Vendor Optimizer

ProPulse®—a Schieffer Company; Peosta (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPulse®—a Schieffer Company in Peosta, IA is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to coordinate materials requirements and delivery schedules. The role emphasizes active data flow from purchase to receipt and close collaboration with internal and external contacts.

You will create and manage purchase orders, track backorders, report shortages, optimize inventory levels, and maintain item master data in the ERP system. Attention to detail and strong problem solving are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders for area of responsibility, ensuring timely confirmation and delivery.
• Actively track and manage all backordered products with each supplier to effect timely resolution.
• Will be responsible for part shortage reporting and associated steps taken to address the issues.
• Optimize inventory to support production needs and meet target inventory levels and turns.
• Maintain relevant data in the MRP system, item master to include lead-time, order requirements, safety stock, and other order modifiers.
• Have an active role in the identification, disposition, and report of OSMI (Obsolete/Slow Moving Inventory).
• Actively assist in managing vendor relationships, including vendor compliance enforcement.
• Continuously review purchased items and make recommendations to management based on history, forecasts, and trends.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of work by concentrating on and paying attention to detailed information.
• Data collection/reporting for supplier metrics and general analysis.
• Will take part in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Job description

ProPulse®—a Schieffer Company in Peosta, IA is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to coordinate materials requirements and delivery schedules. The role emphasizes active data flow from purchase to receipt and close collaboration with internal and external contacts.

You will create and manage purchase orders, track backorders, report shortages, optimize inventory levels, and maintain item master data in the ERP system. Attention to detail and strong problem solving are essential for success.