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Job Summa
ry:The Sr. Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for inventory management of their fulfillment center(s). This role provides support to the Fulfillment Center Operations Team and the Supply Planning Team through inventory control management and service management on supply-related constraints within the assigned fulfillment center(
s).
Key Responsibili
- tiesPerforms analysis utilizing a wide range of inventory-related reports to ensure consistent supply for distribut
- ors.Incorporates inventory planning for highly seasonal and promoted products and ensures that fulfillment center and distributor inventory settings are updated accordin
- gly.Monitors fulfillment center and Distributor partner health Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and supports data collection and analysis to identify areas of improvem
- ent.Assists in delivery of improvement projects from planning to execut
- ion.Collaborates with teams to map processes and identify waste and/or efficienc
- ies.Creates and submits purchase orders to fulfillment centers for replenishment of assigned Distribut
- ors.Works closely with the Inbound Inventory Replenishment Team to ensure inventory needs are met and any known constraints are communicated to Distributors supported by the fulfillment cen
- ter.Acts as main point of contact between Supply Chain, Marketing, and Operations departments, and Distributor partn
- ers.Analyzes supply and demand imbalances and facilitates resolution throughout the supply ch
- ain.Works with fulfillment center operations teams to reconcile inventory discrepanc
- ies.Assists in quantifying and defining scope for capacity, resource, logistics, and supply chain plann
- ing.Acts as super user for planning to
- ols.Promotes culture of continuous improvement across the organization and Distributor netw
- ork.Implements process change and standard work at our Interstate Batteries (IB) distributors in support of optimizing the fulfillment center netw
- ork.Effectively develops, builds, and maintains positive relationships with internal cross-functional teams and external customers (distributors, dealers, and internal corporate support grou
ps).
Qualificat
- ions:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Technical or equivalent discipline prefe
- rred.Minimum of 4+ years working experience; including a role of similar responsibility/scale in Supply Chain, Operations, Strategy or related f
- ield.Strong customer service orientation and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex supply chain problems with an appropriate sense of urg
- ency.Experience in end-to-end supply chain management involving distribution, inventory management, and project manage
- ment.Strong quantitative skills and ability to analyze supply chain management problems to develop and implement practical solut
- ions.Passion to drive continuous improvement through identification of root-cause solutions to key business prob
- lems.APICS Supply Chain Certification and/or Green Belt Certification prefe
- rred.Familiarity with the tools, methodologies, and disciplines of a Lean Six Sigma environ
- ment.Knowledge of how forecasting drives Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Finite Scheduling and Distribution Requirements Planning (
- DRP).Prior experience in a high-volume, fast-paced, customer-focused supply c
- hain.Strong verbal communication and interpersonal sk
- ills.High level of detail-orientation, analytical rigor, and presentation s
- killsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines under minimal supervi
- sion.Entrepreneurial Orientation – Looks for and seizes profitable business opportunities; willingness to take calculated risks and actively engage with distributors to achieve business g
oals.
Scope
- Data:Acts as a resource for junior Team Me
- mbers.Collaborates with cross-functional partners, fulfillment center teams, and distribution center
- teams.Exemplifies Interstate's Purpose and
Values
Work Envir
- onment:Ability to sustain posture in a seated position for prolonged periods o
- f time.Regularly required to use hands to grasp or handle, talk and hear, stand an
- d walk.Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
- focus.May be exposed to battery warehouse conditions such as exposure to moving equipment mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic che
- micals.Prolonged use of personal computer & tel
ephone.
Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement
with us.
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