Supply Chain Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Supply Chain Analyst will be responsible for maintaining ERP data and developing analytics meet the Company’s Sales & Operations Plans and Quality Objectives. Ideal candidates will be local to Durham, NC and have experience providing supply chain data analytics and reporting for medical device manufacturers.

• Develop and maintain strong internal working relationships across cross-plant operations department, supply chain, and quality
• Understand the objectives, responsibilities, and mission of the operations department and work towards those goals.
• Prioritize and plan work activities; adapt for changing conditions.
• Create and modify master data (including but not limited to materials, routers, BOMs) in the ERP system.
• Perform ERP system corrections as needed.
• Perform support and/or training for new tools and ERP processes as needed for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Lead the development and testing of new ERP system features for operations.
• Raise tickets for issues identified by the operations team to IT or external consultants and coordinate the resolutions.
• Develop new tracking systems and reports to improve operations and supply chain performance.
• Identify areas that business processes can be improved through use of the ERP system.
• Update business processes and quality documentation as necessary by internal changes.
• Manage other improvement projects that include planning, implementation, and continuous monitoring.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with individuals of diverse backgrounds and levels of expertise.
• Able to work accurately in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor own work to ensure quality, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate flexibility in a changing business environment.
• Models a positive can-do attitude and is cooperative both within their function and companywide.
• Able to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills. Excel experience desired.
• Knowledge of lean principles and problem-solving techniques.
• Execute responsibilities with minimal direct supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end processes.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, 1+ year of industry experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems. SAP experience or equivalent Tier 1 systems is preferred.
• Proficiency in BI tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or similar.
• Understanding of database systems (e.g. SQL)
• Experience in lean manufacturing environments.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift equipment or parts weighing up to 25 pounds.