Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst

The Supply Chain Analyst conducts inventory analysis on multiple warehouses and improves supply chain operations, focusing on demand planning, utilizing forecasts, stocking levels and customer stocking agreements to optimize delivery performance while reducing cost. The position involves a thorough understanding of the need for data integrity, purchase order management, planning concepts and its integration with our SIOP process. The role requires strong analytical and data handling skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external teams to identify problems and propose data-driven solutions in a high demand supply chain environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inventory management: Review inventory movement for each warehouse to determine whether material on-hand is in sufficient quantity. This includes generating planning reports, analyzing, and ordering product as needed to meet/exceed sales forecast, all while trying to maintain target inventory turns. This may include merging multiple reports.
• Determine and maintain optimal stock levels nationwide through stock transfers as an alternative to creating purchase orders to our internal/external suppliers.
• Track KPIs such as stock out %, actual stock vs planned stock and weekly purchases vs planned.
• Support our monthly SIOP process through strategic demand planning by utilizing sales and purchasing/production reports to maintain our corporate service levels.
• Own data integrity for all materials of responsibility.
• Compile reports of how much was purchased or transferred (e.g., number of containers build, timing of receipts, etc.).
• Verify bills from suppliers with bids and purchase orders and forwards documentation for payment approval.
• MRO, Lease, Service purchases.
• Work with sales to determine delivery requirements
• Expedite freight, as needed.
• Handle special freight requirements and special equipment, as needed

Experience

• 5+ years of working experience

Knowledge/Training (Preferred):

• Strong computer skills including proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and experience with Logility is a bonus;
• Experience with enterprise procurement and sourcing under very tight deadlines;
• Basic understanding of lean operating principles;
• Ability to perform basic financial picture of vendor proposals, supply chain costs, new project deployment ROI and payback periods;
• Strong understanding of supply chain cycle, Manufacturing, organization structures and key metrics required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Operations, Business Administration or other applicable fields.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.