SCM Accounts Analyst

MRC Management Co•Houston, TX

About The Position

MRC Global serves the oil and gas industry across the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors as well as the chemical and gas distribution market sectors worldwide. Job Purpose A Supply Chain Management Account s Analyst is r esponsible for the management of procurement and inventory strategies, creating and delivering required reports to support internal and external customers , performing detailed analysis on any aspect of the supply chain as requested, and researching data trends. The SCM Account s Analyst will have in depth knowledge of gas distribution P VF products to best support c ustomers . These activities include coordinating a wide range of analytical related functions in support of the customer’s material demands to maximize supply chain efficiencies and inventory productivity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (General Education Degree) and five years of experience in working in a related business environment
Ability to learn MRC Global-specific software
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality (specifically regarding department, contracts , and original cost of material), to prioritize multiple tasks, and to work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated Proficiency with and accuracy in using MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain or related field.
Inside or o utside s ales experience.

Responsibilities

Drive effective partnership with customer accounts, communicate to deepen understanding of customer business processes, buying procedures, needs and requirements, and expectations for service in order to recommend specific products and solutions
Analyze historical and recent sales data against customer forecasting to ensure procurement and inventory are complementary to the customer’s and MRC Global operational objectives
Prepare periodic reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually, and ad-hoc) as require d
Research and develop information on new projects.
Partner with the branch and other internal resources to investigate and resolve all customer complaints promptly. Evaluate the source of the problem and follow the resolution
Assist in customer retention strategies by consistently illustrating the MRC Global value proposition in conjunction with evolving customer needs
Travel to meet customers and to aggressively serve as the source for customers’ required supply chain information, maintaining consistent contact with customers
Handle confidential information related to vendor costs, operating statements, and other financial information vital to MRC.
Provide analytical and administrative support to initiatives in order to communicate insights, decisions , and progress to management.
Use critical thinking skills to analyze and problem-solve with data supplied from customers, suppliers, and internal sources.
Develop supply solutions for low stock and overstock items to improve inventory performance.
Work on initiatives with cross-functional teams in supply chain, operations, and sales to maximize customer service and inventory efficiencies.