Supply Chain Analyst - Vantage - Standish

Vantage Plastics; Standish (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Plastics in Standish, MI is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to enhance efficiency through data collection, analysis, and process improvements. The role requires strong attention to detail, understanding of the delivery process, and superior analytics skills.

Responsibilities include managing MRO items, implementing inventory systems, and negotiating supplier terms. Prior manufacturing experience and familiarity with Plex/SAP/Oracle are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• 2-5 years experience preferred.
• At least 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Plex strongly preferred: SAP, Oracle or similar acceptable.
• Experience with inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation.
• Understanding of production schedules, material requirements, and lead times.

Responsibilities

• Ordering and maintaining an acceptable level of MRO / Supply items.
• Design, implement, and monitor a supply item inventory system.
• Train all personnel that consume supply items on how to scan and record what is taken from inventory.
• Monitor MRO / Supply item usage and determine minimum inventory levels.
• Perform regularly scheduled cycle counts.
• Perform annual price negotiations for all MRO / Supply items, utilizing consumption history.
• Identify and implement improvement ideas in shipping and receiving departments.
• Monitor, Analyze, and rate supplier quality, timing, and pricing annually.
• Report on supplier performance to management as required.
• Seek out diversity / minority owned suppliers and retain vendor certification.
• Assess and onboard potential new vendors enforcing compliance and quality standards.
• Manage all services and contracts as needed including lawn care, snow plowing, lawn irrigation, janitorial services etc.
• Implement and ensure full utilization of the Plex purchase requisition process.

Skills

Strong communication

Business writing

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Plex

SAP

Oracle

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join Our Team and Mold Tomorrow’s Innovations in Plastics Manufacturing

Our Commitment

At Vantage Plastics, we are dedicated to becoming a premier employer. Our commitment to achieving this goal is centered on fostering individual development, ensuring world-class safety, and enhancing integration and process automation. We prioritize the growth and career advancement of every team member, creating a safe and healthy work environment. By streamlining our operations and implementing advanced technologies, we drive innovation and efficiency. Join Vantage Plastics as we create a future where excellence, safety, and innovation thrive.

Position:Supply Chain Analyst - Vantage - Standish

Location: Standish, MI

Job Id:270

# of Openings:1

This position sits in Standish, MI. We do not offer relocation.

Job Summary:

Supply Chain Analysts improve the efficiency of supply chain operations through data collection, analysis, and process improvements. The position requires excellent attention to detail, in-depth understanding of the delivery process and exceptional analytics skills.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for ordering and maintaining an acceptable level of MRO / Supply items.
• Design, implement, and monitor a supply item inventory system.
• Train all personnel that consume supply items on how to scan and record what is taken from inventory.
• Monitor MRO / Supply item usage and determine minimum inventory levels.
• Perform regularly scheduled cycle counts.
• Perform annual price negotiations for all MRO / Supply items, utilizing consumption history.
• Identify and implement improvement ideas in shipping and receiving departments.
• Monitor, Analyze, and rate supplier quality, timing, and pricing annually.
• Report on supplier performance to management as required.
• Seek out diversity / minority owned suppliers and retain vendor certification.
• Assess and onboard potential new vendors enforcing compliance and quality standards.
• Manage all services and contracts as needed including lawn care, snow plowing, lawn irrigation, janitorial services etc.
• Implement and ensure full utilization of the Plex purchase requisition process.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management is preferred
• 2-5 years experience preferred
• At least 2 years in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Plex strongly preferred: SAP, Oracle or similar acceptable
• Experience with inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation
• Understanding of production schedules, material requirements, and lead times.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communications and business writing skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent Mathematic and analytical skills
• Proven knowledge of inventory management

This role is accountable for all aspects of department performance including safety & environmental, quality, reliability, production, and productivity.