Job purpose
In this role, you will work with the Supply Chain Manager to maintain Residential & Complementary product lines within the South East region. The primary function of this role is to be responsible for purchasing, inventory management and coordination with branch locations, the sales team, and vendors. The Supply Chain Analyst will work with suppliers to procure goods and/or services and will be responsible for the requirements planning to material receipt process.
Duties and responsibilities
- Manage order quantities to optimize ordering cost, inventory turns, and volume discounts (overall ROI)
- Source new and/or improved product mix: purchase of assigned products / categories
- Maintain stock status, analyze inventory, purchase quantities, and forecast versus sales trends. Utilization of demand planning.
- Manage vendors, database, and files: ensure suppliers maintain quality, acceptable service / deliveries, monitor returns and address pricing issues
- Partner with the leadership team to determine cost savings opportunities within assigned product mix
- Liaise with the sales team to understand current market trends and needs
- Analyze market trends to determine present and future material availability and schedule replenishment orders accordingly
- Adhere to inventory budget constraints while balancing customer service levels
- Utilize reporting to prevent and reduce E&O (excess & obsolete materials)
- Promptly & professionally respond to customer and supplier inquiries
- Process data entry requests and conduct system inquiries
- Enter supplier response details in system/Excel Reports
- Adhere to company’s procurement policies and procedures
- Conduct audits and quality checks
- Respond promptly to internal inquiries
- Address and resolve any Invoice to Purchase Order variances
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related degree, preferred
- 5 years of purchasing/sourcing experience in the distribution industry
- Experience with the complementary line of business is strongly preferred
- Strong skills in the areas of negotiation, interpersonal skills, and problem resolution
- Demonstrated ability to perform and adapt in a changing environment
- Must be able to work independently and be a self-starter
- Ability to be effective in a highly matrixed environment
- Ability to effectively communicate with and influence multiple levels in the organization
- Proficient skill with Computer Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of business acumen, financial concepts, and procedures
Working conditions
- Minimal travel requirements as needed for business purposes
- Work assignments may be completed remotely and/or available company offices/branches within respective markets
Physical requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and/or keyboard
- Heavy methods of verbal and auditory communication via phone, virtual calls, and/or email