Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Coordinator

This position coordinates all processes and functions of a department and provides visibility to management by tracking, process oversight, auditing, researching, and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.

Monday thru Friday standard business hours

Major Responsibilities :

Weigh or count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards (as applicable). Follow daily parts control function, including track and trace, production schedule analysis, and exception management. Provide parts follow up ensuring optimal material flow.

Assist in the development and presentation of customer analytics, key trends, and solution proposals during internal and external meetings. In addition, assist in continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives.

Work with customers to resolve stock shortages, meet deadlines, and answer questions. Proactively seek opportunities to improve customer inventory and material flow processes. Timely and accurate communication of critical issues to manager and customer.

Examine current processes and implement, or recommend improvements to drive out waste. Follow processes that are set by Engineering and assist with the implementation of any process and transportation design changes.

Work with suppliers to correct part / shipment issues. Track shipments to ensure shipment deadlines are met. Work with carriers to resolve issues in transit or at customer facility.

As assigned by the Manager

Qualifications :

High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelors degree preferred

1 year of inventory / auditing / transportation experience preferred

Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics

Ability to learn and operate various inventory and transportation management systems, in addition to extension applications.

Ability to follow processes and procedures

Data analysis skills required

Strong problem solving and time management skills required

Must have strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and multi-task required

Ability to follow process and standard procedures

Experience analyzing large sets of data preferred

Advanced computer skills including Excel and Outlook required

Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

Willingness to travel as necessary, work the hours necessary to accomplish the job duties, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening.

Physical Requirements :

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to : read; communicate verbally and / or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and / or move up to 25lbs / 12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing, and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs.