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Operations Analyst- Supply Chain

The Operations Analyst- Supply Chain plays a critical role in supporting day-to-day execution within an automotive supply chain environment while also providing analytical and administrative support to senior leadership. This role is highly hands-on and ideal for someone who thrives in structured, detail-intensive work, enjoys improving manual processes, and acts as a bridge between Supply Chain and Finance.

The position combines purchase order execution, reporting and data analysis, cross-functional coordination, and executive-level administrative support. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with complex financial and operational data and motivated to continuously identify opportunities for efficiency and automation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Operations Support
• Create, manage, and maintain purchase orders in ERP systems ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls.
• Support daily and weekly supply chain execution activities, including order tracking, supplier follow-ups, and issue resolution.
• Assist with demand, inventory, and cost-related reporting in support of supply chain planning and decision-making.
• Partner with supply chain team members to document and standardize recurring manual processes.
• Reporting, Data & Process Improvement
• Develop and maintain Excel-based reports and trackers to support supply chain and finance needs.
• Leverage advanced Excel functionality (pivot tables, formulas, lookups, queries) to analyze operational and financial data.
• Identify manual, repetitive tasks and assist in designing improved or automated solutions in collaboration with IT, Finance, or Analytics teams.
• Create and maintain automations to streamline routine tasks, improve accuracy, and reduce manual workload.
• Validate data accuracy across systems and reports to support informed business decisions.
• Finance Collaboration
• Act as a key liaison between Supply Chain and Finance
• Assist with highly detailed and complex finance-related processes, learning and executing procedures that require precision and consistency.
• Support month-end and quarter-end activities related to supply chain financial data.
• Executive Administrative Support
• Provide administrative and analytical support to the Vice President and Senior Vice President, including:
• Preparing reports, presentations, and briefing materials
• Managing data requests and follow-ups
• Coordinating meetings, agendas, and action items as needed
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Act as a trusted support partner, helping senior leaders stay organized and informed.

Core Competencies:

• Operations
• Contract Negotiation Effectively prepares for and negotiates agreements that align with business goals, mitigate risk, and foster positive relationships with vendors, clients, and partners.
• Cost Control Monitors and manages expenses to ensure resources are used efficiently and budgets are maintained or optimized.
• Logistics Planning Coordinates the movement, storage, and delivery of goods or services to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
• Product Lifecycle Management Oversees a product's journey from development to retirement, optimizing cost and performance.
• Supplier Relations Builds and maintains partnerships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and alignment with goals.
• Leadership
• Adaptability Demonstrates openness to change and new ideas. Adjusts effectively to evolving work requirements and responds constructively to new situations.
• Decision-Making/Judgment Makes thoughtful, well-informed decisions that balance short- and long-term impact.
• Emotional Intelligence Demonstrates self-awareness, empathy, and social awareness to build trust, manage emotions effectively, and foster positive, collaborative relationships.
• Follow Through Demonstrates reliability by taking responsibility, solving problems, and completing tasks through all stages.
• Problem Solving Identifies issues and implements effective, timely solutions.
• Training Skills Trains new hires and peers with clarity, engagement, and constructive feedback.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 24 years of experience in a supply chain, operations, finance support, or analytical role, preferably in an automotive environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros, and data manipulation.
• Experience working with purchase orders, financial data, or ERP systems.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical thinking skills and process improvement mindset.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to navigate stairs within the office.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as a computer, keyboard, and mouse.
• Occasional lifting of office supplies and materials.
• Minimal travel required, depending on business needs and specific role requirements.
• Office-based role with a majority of time spent on a computer.
• Participation in virtual meetings.
• Standard office environment with typical office noise levels.