Supply Chain Analyst

IMCD Group B.V.•Westlake, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Chain Analyst serves as the primary contact for their assigned Principals and will assist our Principals, warehouses, sales, and internal departments in resolving any issues or inquiries. The Supply Chain Analyst will successfully manage assigned Principals by consistently meeting KPI’s in a manner that provides customers with industry leading service levels while providing the company with an appropriate return on investment dollars. The Supply Chain Analyst will also partner with other team members to explore opportunities for process improvements while instilling the company’s core values into the day-to-day operations of the department. COMPANY BACKGROUND IMCD US is a leading global distribution partner and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients. An entrepreneurial group founded IMCD in 1995 in the Netherlands. Our vision to transform the distribution industry by continuously adding value to the supply chain through expertise and innovation, is what still drives us today. Today, we have operations in over 50 countries, where we successfully combine local knowledge with global expertise to obtain sustainable results. IMCD is a strong, innovative business partner and accelerator of solutions for suppliers and producers of consumer, industrial and durable goods in diverse business sectors. Our commercial excellence and solid operations structure facilitate healthy growth.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that allow for the development of strong relationships both internally and externally
Strong decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and goals by prioritization and effective time management
Proven track record of supporting internal and external departments by making valuable contributions as part of a team
Proven track record of efficiently managing the company’s investment in inventory through strategic planning
Ability to conduct business and compose oneself in a professional manner while working within deadlines
Ability to complete root cause analysis to fix problems and not symptoms
Exhibits ambition and willingness to learn
Organized and detail oriented
Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of relevant experience
Proficiency in Excel
ERP Systems experienced

Nice To Haves

Lean or Six Sigma experience
Customer service experience
Member of APICS or ISM
APICS Certification

Responsibilities

Manages Principals assigned and completely understands the rules, product attributes, Principal contacts, and major customers
Successfully manages assigned Principals keeping inventory turns, service levels, and slow-moving stock within set KPI’s
Runs analysis, as necessary, to confirm stocking locations and minimum order quantities are still appropriate
Updates forecasts monthly and proactively reaches out to sales on increasing/decreasing customer demand
Develops and utilizes sales models for “A” COGS items
Ensures Principal Playbooks are accurate
Submits Principal expectations and On Time in Full revision summary monthly
Ensures reorder reports are updated monthly which includes moving demand to proper locations, updating lead times, and deleting irrelevant comments
Follows up on “C” item over order report and expired stock report consistently
Resolves conflicts by assisting team, warehouses, Principals, sales, and internal departments
Assists other members of the team, as needed, to achieve department goals
Develops and completes projects to improve processes and procedures as part of 90-day action items and submit updates weekly
Understands how job responsibilities affect other departments and how role affects the success of the company
Participates in ongoing education to improve personal and job skills which includes attending monthly APICS meeting, webinars, cross training, etc.
Attends and participates in department meetings and joint customer service meetings
Participates in ongoing continuous improvement initiatives
Participates in annual physical inventories at warehouses, as needed
Completes necessary support work, as assigned