Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain AnalystLocation: Sandy Springs, GAPay Range 30 - 40/hr, W2Duration: 12+ Month ContractWork Mode: HybridSummary: The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for achieving a national inventory strategy to support corporate sales, market share, inventory turnover, and service level goals.Tasks include attaining optimal inventory levels at Parts Distribution Centers (PDCs), resolving constraints such as back-orders and late purchase orders, and analyzing the supply chain for alternate distribution paradigms.Actively procures constraint parts and provides availability and delivery information to Parts Assistance Center for MB Dealers and Field organization.Responsibilities:Review parts availability based on demand and determine volumes, value, and stocking locations for parts replenishment.Negotiate and establish delivery plans to ensure parts availability for nationwide critical vendor back-orders, modification and campaign parts, and initial stock orders.Ensure all retail back-orders are adequately addressed with supplier orders and reconciled with the company and/or Parts Technical.Manage proper order management, considering vendor lead times and in-transit inventory, and determine the best mode of transportation for inventory procurement.Ensure accurate forecasting and precise scheduling of specific assigned parts group orders.Analyze back-order trends and root causes and recommend inventory parameter changes accordingly.Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for all planning functions and lead discussions as a key point of contact for planner processes and systems.Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management required.2+ years of experience in integrated supply chain management (ISCM), finance, automotive, processing, purchasing, parts & accessories, vendor management, finance, and business.Experience in JDA and SAP required.Must be able to work flexible hours/work schedule.Travel domestically.