Analyst Supply Chain

Plans, directs, controls, coordinates, and evaluates efforts of all supply chain activities as well as all or most of the following: customer service, inventory management, procurement, production planning, transportation, warehousing, and distribution.

POSITION PURPOSE -

Develops new tools and processes to support Crown Bolt supply chain goals and objectives. Identify problems through analysis, creating sustainable solutions, and influencing key decision makers on supply chain strategies. Support channel strategy, supply chain metrics, and inventory management strategy and execution.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -

• Participates in developing new forecasting, order replenishment and logistics channel decision processes.
• Identifies all key stakeholders, owners, and resources needed to execute. Educates and influences all key supply chain stakeholders on the benefits of the new processes.
• Develops decision support tools and financial models to analyze the cost/benefit tradeoffs of inventory. Analyzes multi-tier distribution channels to determine cost and service level tradeoffs for product categories. Develops forecasting tools to support collaborative planning with merchandising suppliers.
• Analyzes and gathers supply chain best practices and develops strategies in support of supply chain business case development. Conducts day-to-day business analysis supporting the supply chain managers.
• Supports all central replenishment activities including: development of new forecasting tools, meeting with vendors to collaborate inventory forecasting and replenishment strategies. Partners with merchants to plan for promotions, price changes, and exit strategies.
• Manages the day-to-day replenishment activities, answers store replenishment questions and reports and follows up on all key inventory metrics.

NATURE AND SCOPE -

Autonomy

Nature of work requires general supervision; exercises judgment. May be paired with a mentor. Work typically involves regular process checks or review of output by a coworker and/or supervisor.

Leadership

May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support personnel.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be eighteen years of age
• Must pass the Drug Test
• Must pass the Background Check
• Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline.

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 2

Preferred Qualifications

• Background related to supply chain systems implementation, channel strategy, inventory management strategy or replenishment within a multi-tiered distribution environment.
• Retail experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES -

Problem Complexity 

Works in compliance with established procedures and/or protocols. Identifies and resolves readily identifiable, clearly defined problems. Demonstrates skill in data analysis, techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information, inconsistencies/anomalies in routine research/data.