Supply Chain Analyst

This position sits in Standish, MI. We do not offer relocation. Job Summary: Supply Chain Analysts improve the efficiency of supply chain operations through data collection, analysis, and process improvements. The position requires excellent attention to detail, in-depth understanding of the delivery process and exceptional analytics skills. Duties/Responsibilities - Responsible for ordering and maintaining an acceptable level of MRO / Supply items. - Design, implement, and monitor a supply item inventory system. - Train all personnel that consume supply items on how to scan and record what is taken from inventory. - Monitor MRO / Supply item usage and determine minimum inventory levels. - Perform regularly scheduled cycle counts. - Perform annual price negotiations for all MRO / Supply items, utilizing consumption history. - Identify and implement improvement ideas in shipping and receiving departments. - Monitor, Analyze, and rate supplier quality, timing, and pricing annually. - Report on supplier performance to management as required. - Seek out diversity / minority owned suppliers and retain vendor certification. - Assess and onboard potential new vendors enforcing compliance and quality standards. - Manage all services and contracts as needed including lawn care, snow plowing, lawn irrigation, janitorial services etc. - Implement and ensure full utilization of the Plex purchase requisition process. Education and Experience: - Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management is preferred - 2-5 years experience preferred - At least 2 years in a manufacturing environment - Experience with Plex strongly preferred: SAP, Oracle or similar acceptable - Experience with inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation - Understanding of production schedules, material requirements, and lead times. Supervisory Responsibilities: - None Required Skills/Abilities: - Strong communications and business writing skills. - Skilled in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - Excellent Mathematic and analytical skills - Proven knowledge of inventory management This role is accountable for all aspects of department performance including safety & environmental, quality, reliability, production, and productivity.