Material Availibility Analyst

Job Summary


What You Will Do

• Serving as focal point for suppliers, following up on requirements to minimize past due schedules.
• Focusing on inventory management to prevent excess material within the network.
• Reviewing and acting on schedule releases and follow up for on-time shipments.
• Working with global purchasing buyers and purchasing analyst on problem parts.

Degree Requirement


What You Have

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

• Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Level Extensive Experience

• Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices.
• Productively balances speed and accuracy.
• Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.
• Employs techniques for motivating employees to meet or exceed accuracy goals.

Collaborating

• Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Level Extensive Experience

• Demonstrates experience engendering collaborative processes that lead to problem solving and the achievement of business goals.
• Establishes shared goals to foster collaboration.
• Ensures that everyone can access the same data and provide input into how business is conducted.
• Redesigns physical areas to allow for collaboration and private time.

Problem Solving


Level Working Knowledge

• Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
• Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
• Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
• Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)

Level Working Knowledge

• Works with real-time inventory software, moving supplies to where needed, when needed.
• Interprets the impact of bottlenecks and delays on operating costs.
• Follows processes and applies technologies for items and inventory management.
• Works with basic distribution requirements planning (DRP) processes and operations.

Logistics Management

• Explains how improvements in logistics contribute to competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Identifies issues and considerations for inbound and outbound logistics.
• Documents internal and external informative sources or proprietary materials about logistics management.

Manufacturing Application Systems

• Explains general flow of information throughout the manufacturing process and the supply chain.
• Identifies major types of applications and information systems used in manufacturing.
• Identifies core company, proprietary and public information sources.
• Describes the type of information maintained in manufacturing application systems and identifies its primary uses and users.

Materials Handling and Management

• Identifies key issues involved with different types of manufacturing materials.
• Discusses considerations for physical management of major types of materials.
• Identifies types of materials used in manufacturing flagship products or components.

Supplier Management - MFG

• Facilitates supplier partnering arrangements that share risk and reward.
• Monitors supplier performance; works to resolve discrepancies between performance and agreements.
• Develops quality standards and controls for suppliers.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with multiple and/or large suppliers.
• Evaluates issues and terminates supplier relationships as appropriate; works with legal departments.
• Ensures the fulfilment of report and record-keeping requirements.

Additional Info

• 0-3 years of Supply chain or Logistics Experience
• Willing to work in all shifts: US, UK, AP

Disclaimer: This job posting and Location has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.