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Title: Supply Chain Analyst - 2 Openings
Location: Onsite at Hickory, NC
Duration: 12 Months
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 AM -5 PM
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered
Description:
The purpose of this job description is to provide a general overview of responsibilities associated with the position; however, the responsibilities listed are not all-inclusive. Support position to plan, organize and control Supply Chain operations (Planning/Scheduling, Procurement, Packaging/Warehousing and Materials Controls), optimizing utilization of HCP’s equipment, materials and manpower to provide premium customer service.
This position will include a varying level of project work. Expect to participate in cross-functional teams within the plant and client to enhance performance in areas such as: manufacturing efficiency, supply chain operations and customer service.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
• Use strong system skills, analytical abilities and business knowledge to examine the effectiveness of manufacturing and Supply Chain operations and to communicate conclusions. Determine the scope of improvement projects; initiate and lead improvement projects as necessary. Develop reports and analyses for continuous improvement.
• New system implementation projects and initiatives within the Supply Chain department
• Support packaging and warehouse activities, including process improvements in shipping and receiving, optimizing warehouse storage solutions, and improving packaging efficiencies
• Create, modify, improve and support business reports and queries for Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and other functional groups
• Directly responsible for performing work in a safe manner and maintaining a safe work environment. Is responsible for his/her safety, as well as that of others who may be at the facility, whether working or visiting. Is responsible for observing safe work practices and being proactive for reporting any unsafe conditions
• Analyze internal and external processes (benchmarking) to maximize the efficiency of functions and systems
• Candidate will mostly be in an office setting. May need to go on the production floor for info
Qualifications
• Required Education (minimum required for consideration):
• High School Diploma
Required Skills
• Proven analytical and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
• Ability to multi-task; effectively prioritize and manage projects, as well as day-to-day responsibilities
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact across all functions (engineering, Supply Chain, etc) and at all levels of the organization
• Self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software applications (Excel and Access)
• Production planning and minimum 1+ years of experience in Manufacturing Industry is required
• Customer service skills a plus. However, not a lot of phone calls will be made
Desired Skills (These are skills that would be nice for candidates to possess)
• 2-5 years of experience in supply chain. Degree in supply chain or APICS certification preferred, Supply chain Background needed(Inventory, production planning, scheduling, or similar operational roles).
• Minimum 1+ years of experience in Manufacturing Industry is required and experience, training or certification in Lean and/or Six Sigma/Performance Excellence. Green Belt certification preferred
• Understanding of Cable Products, Materials and Manufacturing processes. SAP Experience is highly preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. SAP experience preferred
• Thrives within both autonomous and team working atmospheres.
• Champions change and embrace flexibility
• Demonstrates drive and commitment through the organization
Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership)
• Demonstrated effective communication, both written and verbal, throughout all levels of the organization
• Solid organizational and time management skills
• Leadership ability
• Ability to influence others in a matrix organization and to work in fast paced environment.
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