REQUIREMENT:
Position: Supply Chain Analyst
Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Duration: Nov 30, 2027
W2/1099
Onsite
Notes: Release Comments: Manager is asking for candidates with consistent forecasting experience. Ideally someone who has been working longer with same organization.
TOP SKILLS:
- Strong skills in Tableau and Alteryx for data visualization and predictive analytics.
- Proficiency in scripting languages.
- Strong understanding of supply chain principles and best practices
JOB SUMMARY:
The main function of a supply chain analyst is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. A typical supply chain analyst is responsible for reviewing and distributing production, work and shipment schedules and compiling reports on inventory levels, cost, etc.
This is a key position managing Demand/Supply Chain operations for Samsung s Regional Home Appliance customers focusing on improving synergies in core areas including: Forecasting, Order Management, Inventory Management, Customer management and reporting. This position is responsible for following established processes, managing KPIs, and driving operational excellence and discipline. This position will interact with other areas of the business including Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Finance, Customer Service and HQ in terms of communication.
The SCM Ops Specialist conducts weekly meetings with the customer to manage future forecasts based on expected level of service. The Specialist works closely with the Sales Teams to review sales and order forecasts, review week-over-week forecast changes, and acts as the point of contact among Samsung Supply Chain Team, the Sales Team, and the Customer.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Examine documents, materials, and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications.
- Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.
- Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures.
- Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.
SKILLS:
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze costs related to manufacturing, labor and materials.
- Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
EDUCATION/EXPEREINCE:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 8-10 years related experience required.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
- Coordinates processes and protocol to achieve customer objectives related to: CPFR/Forecasting (Sell thru/Sell in), Order Management, Data Management.
- Improve forecasting achievement and accuracy by utilizing various tools.
- Lead CPFR/Forecasting planning process with customer planning team to drive optimal levels of inventory to support mutual goals associated with WOS.
- Act as primary interface with customers SCM, Operations and Merchandising Management to drive collaborative process improvements
- Coordinate actions with cross functional team PSI, Sales and Logistics teams for CPFR and Direct Ship/Import programs to manage and develop the necessary tools/reporting/KPI s.
- Proactively identify and challenge activities that will detract from planned objectives.
- Various reporting to leadership analyzing orders, forecast, inventory and other data.
- Coordinate projects to improve processes by working with cross functional teams.
- Manages product life cycle as it relates to managing the final inventory of the old model and help manage forecast and orders for a new models launch date.
NECESSARY SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES:
- CPFR training and experience, 5 years equivalent work experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting internally and externally.
- Analytical, attention to detail, strong organizational skills.
- Planning/forecasting experience in manufacturing / logistics environment.
- Relevant demand planning software exposure and knowledge of statistical modeling.
- Strong Microsoft Office application knowledge, advanced Excel VBA/macro programming preferred.
- Set realistic work goals and priorities.
- Taking the initiative as problems and opportunities arise.
- Proposing new ideas regarding goals, policies, and improved work procedures.
- Developing efficient systems and improving support activities.
- Familiarity with SAP and ability to learn new systems.
- Flexibility dealing with various / manual processes.
- APICS certification / Project Management desirable.
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